This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2009. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Northwest Recycling Safety Record

Bellingham, WA · Wholesale Trade

F

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

Last inspected 11/02/2009

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Northwest Recycling in Bellingham, Washington has 47 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 23 classified as serious and $3,640 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1997 to 2009.

Northwest Recycling, located in Bellingham, Washington, was last inspected by OSHA in 2009. 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 47 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 $3,640.

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.

47 Violations
3 Inspections
23 Serious
$3,640 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
24 ($0)
Serious?
23 ($3,640)
OSHA initially proposed $4,340 in penalties for Northwest Recycling, later reduced to $3,640 — a 16% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
0241.1005 OSHA Standard
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2 citations
1551.7619 OSHA Standard
2 citations $200
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2 citations $500
0620.9035 OSHA Standard
2 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/02/2009 Planned? Bellingham, WA 14 $1,920
08/08/2003 Referral? Bellingham, WA 9 $1,200
12/09/1997 Planned? Bellingham, WA 24 $520

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