This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1995. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Southern Recycling Safety Record

Carbondale, IL

F

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

Last inspected 01/03/1995

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Southern Recycling in Carbondale, Illinois has 12 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 5 classified as serious and $765 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1991 to 1995.

Southern Recycling, located in Carbondale, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 1995. 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 12 violations on file, 5 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $765.

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.

12 Violations
2 Inspections
5 Serious
$765 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
7 ($0)
Serious?
5 ($765)
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1991
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1991
OSHA initially proposed $2,100 in penalties for Southern Recycling, later reduced to $765 — a 64% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
4 citations $315
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
4 citations
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
1 citation
1910.0138 OSHA Standard
1 citation
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
1 citation $450
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/03/1995 Complaint? Carbondale, IL 6 $765
09/06/1991 Complaint? Carbondale, IL 6 $0

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