This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2012. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Pittsburgh Recycling Services Safety Record

Pittsburgh, PA · Administrative & Waste Services

F

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

Last inspected 12/11/2012

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Pittsburgh Recycling Services in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has 32 workplace safety violations across 7 inspections, with 27 classified as serious and $23,065 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2001 to 2012.

Pittsburgh Recycling Services, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was last inspected by OSHA in 2012. 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 32 violations on file, 27 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $23,065.

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.

32 Violations
7 Inspections
27 Serious
$23,065 Penalties
Serious?
27 ($22,815)
Other-than-Serious?
5 ($250)
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (10 total) since 2001
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 2001
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2001
OSHA initially proposed $32,700 in penalties for Pittsburgh Recycling Services, later reduced to $23,065 — a 29% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
10 citations $7,350
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
5 citations $3,145
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
3 citations $1,260
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
3 citations $1,250
1910.1030 OSHA Standard
2 citations $2,205
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/11/2012 Other? Pittsburgh, PA 1 $250
02/03/2010 Follow-Up? Pittsburgh, PA 0 $0
10/01/2008 Follow-Up? Pittsburgh, PA 0 $0
05/06/2008 Referral? Pittsburgh, PA 5 $5,145
04/29/2008 Complaint? Pittsburgh, PA 7 $4,440
03/27/2001 Referral? Pittsburgh, PA 8 $6,615
03/09/2001 Complaint? Pittsburgh, PA 11 $6,615

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