2156 ATHENS HWY., GAINESVILLE, GA 30507
NAICS 423930: Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers - Records current through Mar 21, 2012
WORLD RECYCLING, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections since Mar 20, 2012, resulting in 35 violations and $50,016 in penalties on record.
As reported in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts after informal conferences, settlements, or adjudication. Having an inspection record is common in regulated industries and does not by itself indicate unsafe conditions. This is not an official OSHA resource and does not constitute legal advice.
| Standard | Citations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|
| 1910.134Respiratory Protection | 5 | $2,100 |
| 1910.1200Hazard Communication | 4 | $3,212 |
| 5A0001General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | 3 | $9,000 |
| 1910.176Handling Materials - General | 3 | $3,000 |
| 1910.178Powered Industrial Trucks | 2 | $1,704 |
| 1910.215Abrasive Wheel Machinery | 2 | $1,500 |
| 1910.303Electrical - General Requirements | 2 | $3,000 |
| 1910.36Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes | 2 | $4,800 |
| 1910.305Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment | 2 | $3,000 |
| 1910.37Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes | 2 | $2,400 |
| ID | Opened | Type | Scope | Viol. | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #315742551 | Mar 21, 2012 | Complaint | Complete | 23 | $38,904 |
| #315742528 | Mar 20, 2012 | Planned | Complete | 12 | $11,112 |
OSHA collected 117 air monitoring samples across 1 inspection, testing for 13 substances. These include personal breathing zone and area air monitoring samples collected during OSHA inspections. View individual inspection pages for detailed sample results and exposure measurements.
Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). Includes personal and area air monitoring samples only. Linked via inspection number (exact government key).
NAICS 423930: Wholesale Trade / Wholesale Trade
This sector comprises establishments engaged in wholesaling merchandise, generally without transformation, and rendering services incidental to the sale of merchandise. Wholesalers sell goods to other businesses, retailers, and institutional clients.
Common workplace hazards include forklift and powered industrial truck incidents, ergonomic injuries from material handling, and slips, trips, and falls in warehouse environments. Workers may also face risks from falling objects, loading dock operations, and exposure to stored chemicals.
Wholesale distribution operations are most frequently cited for forklift and powered industrial truck violations (29 CFR 1910.178), including operator training deficiencies, unsafe operation, and maintenance failures. Other common citations involve hazard communication for chemical products (29 CFR 1910.1200), walking-working surface hazards (29 CFR 1910.22), and material storage practices that create struck-by or falling object hazards (29 CFR 1910.176).
Data Source and Methodology
Data synced dailyData on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement database, accessed via the DOL public data API. Records are updated daily. We strive for accuracy, but errors in data processing or establishment matching are possible. Penalty amounts reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts after informal conference, settlement, or judicial review. Establishment matching is based on employer name and location as reported in inspection records; some establishments may appear under multiple name variations. If you believe any record is inaccurate, please report it and we will investigate. This product uses the DOL Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the DOL. For official and authoritative records, visit osha.gov.
