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

Rocky Mountain Recycling Safety Record

Commerce City, CO · Wholesale Trade

F

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

Last inspected 06/15/2012

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Rocky Mountain Recycling in Commerce City, Colorado has 39 workplace safety violations across 1 inspection, with 37 classified as serious and $21,000 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

Rocky Mountain Recycling, located in Commerce City, Colorado, 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 39 violations on file, 37 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $21,000.

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.

39 Violations
1 Inspections
37 Serious
$21,000 Penalties
Serious?
37 ($21,000)
Other-than-Serious?
2 ($0)
OSHA initially proposed $42,000 in penalties for Rocky Mountain Recycling, later reduced to $21,000 — a 50% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1027 OSHA Standard
15 citations $8,400
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
13 citations $7,350
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
5 citations $1,050
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
4 citations $4,200
1910.1026 OSHA Standard
1 citation
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/15/2012 Planned? Commerce City, CO 39 $21,000

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