This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2014. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

United Plastic Recycling Safety Record

Montgomery, AL · Administrative & Waste Services

F

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

Last inspected 09/03/2014

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, United Plastic Recycling in Montgomery, Alabama has 47 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 36 classified as serious and $81,096 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2006 to 2014.

United Plastic Recycling, located in Montgomery, Alabama, was last inspected by OSHA in 2014. 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, 36 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $81,096.

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
6 Inspections
36 Serious
$81,096 Penalties
Serious?
36 ($51,896)
Repeat?
5 ($11,200)
Other-than-Serious?
5 ($0)
Willful?
1 ($18,000)
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 2006
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 2008
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 2013
1910.0141 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (7 total) since 2014
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 2013
OSHA initially proposed $152,404 in penalties for United Plastic Recycling, later reduced to $81,096 — a 47% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0141 OSHA Standard
7 citations $21,600
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
6 citations $5,774
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
4 citations $5,874
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
3 citations $9,024
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
3 citations $4,600
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/03/2014 Follow-Up? Montgomery, AL 18 $30,100
09/03/2014 Referral? Montgomery, AL 3 $5,400
07/23/2014 Complaint? Montgomery, AL 9 $26,500
10/22/2013 Planned? Montgomery, AL 8 $9,096
11/18/2008 Planned? Montgomery, AL 5 $6,000
06/20/2006 Complaint? Montgomery, AL 4 $4,000

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