This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1992. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Southwest Recycling Safety Record

Terminal Island, CA

F

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

Last inspected 06/26/1992

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Southwest Recycling in Terminal Island, California has 52 workplace safety violations across 1 inspection, with 31 classified as serious and $27,500 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

Southwest Recycling, located in Terminal Island, California, was last inspected by OSHA in 1992. 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 52 violations on file, 31 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $27,500.

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.

52 Violations
1 Inspections
31 Serious
$27,500 Penalties
Serious?
31 ($27,500)
Other-than-Serious?
21 ($0)
OSHA initially proposed $70,700 in penalties for Southwest Recycling, later reduced to $27,500 — a 61% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
23 citations $11,500
1910.1001 OSHA Standard
11 citations $3,300
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
4 citations $400
1915.0152 OSHA Standard
2 citations $1,200
1915.0074 OSHA Standard
2 citations $1,200
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/26/1992 Complaint? Terminal Island, CA 52 $27,500

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