This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2010. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

U.S. Oil Recovery Safety Record

Pasadena, TX · Administrative & Waste Services

F

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

Last inspected 03/03/2010

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, U.S. Oil Recovery in Pasadena, Texas has 31 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 26 classified as serious and $47,400 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2008 to 2010.

U.S. Oil Recovery, located in Pasadena, Texas, was last inspected by OSHA in 2010. 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 31 violations on file, 26 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $47,400.

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.

31 Violations
2 Inspections
26 Serious
$47,400 Penalties
Serious?
26 ($35,400)
Repeat?
3 ($8,800)
Other-than-Serious?
2 ($3,200)
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2008
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2008
1910.0120 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2008
OSHA initially proposed $63,600 in penalties for U.S. Oil Recovery, later reduced to $47,400 — a 25% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces
6 citations $8,750
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
6 citations $8,300
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations $1,300
1910.0120 OSHA Standard
2 citations $6,500
1910.0023 Ladders
2 citations $4,250
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/03/2010 Referral? Pasadena, TX 4 $9,600
01/03/2008 Complaint? Pasadena, TX 27 $37,800

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