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Transportation & Warehousing · Saint Louis, MO

1st Choice Courier and Distribution

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), 1st Choice Courier and Distribution ranks #43,052 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$7,595
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#43,052
of 99,447 penalized employers

1st Choice Courier and Distribution in Saint Louis, MO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,595. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected 1st Choice Courier and Distribution 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #43,052 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Seattle Bulk Shipping INC in Seattle, WA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $7,600 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#43,052
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows 1st Choice Courier and Distribution runs moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$7,595 Bottom 43% least affordable more affordable than 43% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is 1st Choice Courier and Distribution.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.48.512.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOASSO AMERICA CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AXIS TRANSPORT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KUEHNE + NAGEL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4APL LOGISTICS WAREHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UPS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NO LIMIT AUTO SPORTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PENSKE LOGISTICS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OSU NJ WAREHOUSE DIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SHERWOOD FOOD DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MONDELEZ GLOBAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GLYCERIN TRADERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3UNION COMPRESS WAREH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FIVE STAR FOOD SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AT XPRESS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COPE BESTWAY EXPRESS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FOODLINER, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ESTES EXPRESS LINES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MACY'S CORPORATE SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PREMIER JETS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16WHEALON TOWING & SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21st Choice Courier a…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
1st Choice Courier and Distribution has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

1st Choice Courier and Distribution in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, 1st Choice Courier and Distribution ranks #1,868 at $7,595 current penalty.

How 1st Choice Courier and Distribution Compares

1st Choice Courier and Distribution's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-02-19

Last Inspection

2016-02-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,798

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $3,798 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

50.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$15,190

Current Penalty Amount

$7,595

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,595 from the initial assessment of $15,190. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How 1st Choice Courier and Distribution compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric 1st Choice Courier and Distribution Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 2 3.2
Total Penalty $7,595 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,798 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for 1st Choice Courier and Distribution, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,595 here).

Etw, INC. $7,600 TN US Foods, INC. $7,590 NV Seattle Bulk Shipping INC $7,600 WA United Parcel Service, INC. $7,604 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Boasso America Corporation 2 insp. Garden City, GA Axis Transport, LLC 2 insp. Pecos, TX Kuehne + Nagel INC. 2 insp. Atlanta, GA Apl Logistics Warehouse Management Services, INC. 2 insp. Lithia Springs, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Etw, INC.
Knoxville, TN
2 inspections $7,600
US Foods, INC.
Reno, NV
3 inspections $7,590
Seattle Bulk Shipping INC
Seattle, WA
3 inspections $7,600
United Parcel Service, INC.
East Syracuse, NY
3 inspections $7,604
Escot Bus Lines LLC
Largo, FL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 1st Choice Courier and Distribution safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, 1st Choice Courier and Distribution's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does 1st Choice Courier and Distribution have? ▼
1st Choice Courier and Distribution has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,595.
How many OSHA inspections has 1st Choice Courier and Distribution had? ▼
1st Choice Courier and Distribution has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-02-19 and the most recent on 2016-02-09. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for 1st Choice Courier and Distribution? ▼
1st Choice Courier and Distribution has been assessed $7,595 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,190 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does 1st Choice Courier and Distribution have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. 1st Choice Courier and Distribution has 1 serious violations, and 1 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does 1st Choice Courier and Distribution operate in? ▼
1st Choice Courier and Distribution operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does 1st Choice Courier and Distribution rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, 1st Choice Courier and Distribution ranks #43,052 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does 1st Choice Courier and Distribution's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
1st Choice Courier and Distribution's total OSHA penalty of $7,595 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Seattle Bulk Shipping INC in Seattle, WA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $7,600 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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