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A & K Railroad Material, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), A & K Railroad Material, INC. ranks #34,299 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty80% serious
$10,201
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#34,299
of 99,447 penalized employers

A & K Railroad Material, INC. in Hamden, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,201. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected A & K Railroad Material, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #34,299 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Farmers Cooperative Association - Tonkawa, OK in Tonkawa, OK is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,200 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#34,299
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How A & K Railroad Material, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows A & K Railroad Material, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$10,201 Bottom 34% least affordable more affordable than 34% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 A & K Railroad Material, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.35.49.513.617.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCALIBER AUTO TRANSFE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8R AND L CARRIERS SHA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CALIFORNIA CARTAGE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GBW RAILCAR SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11RUSSELL TRANSPORT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PLASTIC RECYCLERS SO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MANFREDI COLD STORAGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FUCHS LUBRICANTS CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ATLANTIC SHIPPING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WOLFE CITY GRAIN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11UNITED STATES POST O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TEAM AMVETS THRIFT S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BIG LOTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SHARP TRANSIT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DURHAM SCHOOL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CYPRESS TRUCK LINES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3A & K Railroad Mater…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
A & K Railroad Material, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

A & K Railroad Material, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, A & K Railroad Material, INC. sits at penalty rank #1,520 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($10,201 assessed).

How A & K Railroad Material, INC. Compares

A & K Railroad Material, INC.'s 5.00 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 (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-08-10

Last Inspection

2011-01-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,101

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $5,101 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$13,500

Current Penalty Amount

$10,201

Penalty Reduction

24.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,299 from the initial assessment of $13,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How A & K Railroad Material, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric A & K Railroad Material, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 10 3.2
Total Penalty $10,201 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,101 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for A & K Railroad Material, INC., both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,201 here).

Farmers Cooperative Association - Tonkawa, OK $10,200 OK Estes Express Lines $10,195 MA Masonhub, INC $10,214 PA Federal Marine Terminals $10,214 IN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Caliber Auto Transfer of Mira Loma INC 2 insp. Mira Loma, CA R and L Carriers Sharing Services LLC 2 insp. Burlington, NJ California Cartage Company, LLC 2 insp. Wilmington, CA United Parcel Service, INC 2 insp. Visalia, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Farmers Cooperative Association - Tonkawa, OK
Tonkawa, OK
2 inspections $10,200
Ups
McKinney, TX
1 inspections $0
Worley Warehousing
Cedar Rapids, IA
1 inspections $0
Premium Waters
Minneapolis, MN
0 inspections $0
Estes Express Lines
Seekonk, MA
3 inspections $10,195

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What to do with this record

Use A & K Railroad Material, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 A & K Railroad Material, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, A & K Railroad Material, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 A & K Railroad Material, INC. have? ▼
A & K Railroad Material, INC. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,201.
How many OSHA inspections has A & K Railroad Material, INC. had? ▼
A & K Railroad Material, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-10 and the most recent on 2011-01-03. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for A & K Railroad Material, INC.? ▼
A & K Railroad Material, INC. has been assessed $10,201 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,500 (a 24.4% reduction).
Does A & K Railroad Material, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. A & K Railroad Material, INC. has 8 serious 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 A & K Railroad Material, INC. operate in? ▼
A & K Railroad Material, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488210). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does A & K Railroad Material, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, A & K Railroad Material, INC. ranks #34,299 (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 A & K Railroad Material, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
A & K Railroad Material, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $10,201 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Farmers Cooperative Association - Tonkawa, OK in Tonkawa, OK is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $10,200 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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