This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2006. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Newell Recycling Safety Record

San Antonio, TX · Wholesale Trade

F

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

Last inspected 02/01/2006

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Newell Recycling in San Antonio, Texas has 78 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 38 classified as serious and $31,410 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1990 to 2006.

Newell Recycling, located in San Antonio, Texas, was last inspected by OSHA in 2006. 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 78 violations on file, 38 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $31,410.

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.

78 Violations
8 Inspections
38 Serious
$31,410 Penalties
Serious?
38 ($28,240)
Other-than-Serious?
38 ($2,850)
Repeat?
2 ($320)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1990
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (11 total) since 1990
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1990
1910.0253 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1990
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1990
OSHA initially proposed $97,235 in penalties for Newell Recycling, later reduced to $31,410 — a 68% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
11 citations $2,345
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
7 citations $3,620
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
6 citations $3,750
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
5 citations $7,675
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
4 citations $2,500
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/01/2006 Accident? San Antonio, TX 0 $0
10/20/2005 Accident? San Antonio, TX 21 $18,000
04/16/1997 Planned? San Antonio, TX 6 $300
06/10/1996 Accident? San Antonio, TX 2 $3,500
06/07/1993 Planned? San Antonio, TX 28 $5,975
01/14/1992 Complaint? San Antonio, TX 1 $900
08/20/1991 Planned? San Antonio, TX 3 $1,575
02/22/1990 Planned? San Antonio, TX 17 $1,160

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