This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2014. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Motor Works Recycling Safety Record

Spokane, WA · Other Services

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 10/28/2014

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Motor Works Recycling in Spokane, Washington has 52 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 23 classified as serious and $9,920 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1995 to 2014.

Motor Works Recycling, located in Spokane, Washington, was last inspected by OSHA in 2014. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 52 violations on file, 23 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $9,920.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

52 Violations
6 Inspections
23 Serious
$9,920 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
29 ($100)
Serious?
23 ($9,820)
0246.8203 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1995
0620.0130 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1995
0240.0040 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1995
0240.7501 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1995
0242.3519 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1997
OSHA initially proposed $11,920 in penalties for Motor Works Recycling, later reduced to $9,920 — a 17% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
0620.0130 OSHA Standard
3 citations $300
0246.8203 OSHA Standard
3 citations $200
8002.8035 OSHA Standard
2 citations $100
8002.8025 OSHA Standard
2 citations
8001.7025 OSHA Standard
2 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/28/2014 Referral? Spokane, WA 0 $0
03/13/2012 Referral? Spokane, WA 26 $3,100
12/11/2001 Planned? Spokane, WA 6 $300
11/19/1997 Complaint? Spokane, WA 4 $4,000
09/09/1997 Planned? Spokane, WA 9 $0
02/01/1995 Planned? Spokane, WA 7 $2,520

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