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Transportation & Warehousing · Enfield, CT

Abf Freight System, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Abf Freight System, INC. ranks #28,514 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious
$12,628
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#28,514
of 99,447 penalized employers

Abf Freight System, INC. in Enfield, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,628. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Abf Freight System, INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,514 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, No Limit Auto Sports LLC in Yorktown, VA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,600 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#28,514
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Abf Freight System, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Abf Freight System, INC. runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$12,628 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% 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 Abf Freight System, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.517.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMAZON.COM SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6APM TERMINALS PACIFI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1METRO MACHINERY RIGG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CAMRETT LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RYAN INTERNATIONAL A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GOLDEN INTERNATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PACE SUPPLY CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NORTHERN AIR CARGO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NORTHLAND FOODS OF M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ADDED VALUE SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MERCHANTS 5 STAR, LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7COFREIGHT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WILSON TRUCKING CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KUBICK AVIATION SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22SPARTANNASH ASSOCIAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1YARBROUGH TRANSFER C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21LAND-AIR EXPRESS OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FRAGRANCE ACQUISITIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JPC ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OAKLAND LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Abf Freight System, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Abf Freight System, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Abf Freight System, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Abf Freight System, INC. is the #1,271 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($12,628).

How Abf Freight System, INC. Compares

Abf Freight System, INC.'s 4.00 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 well above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-01-04

Last Inspection

2014-09-03

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,314

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $6,314 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$18,895

Current Penalty Amount

$12,628

Penalty Reduction

33.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,267 from the initial assessment of $18,895. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Abf Freight System, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Abf Freight System, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 8 3.2
Total Penalty $12,628 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,314 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Abf Freight System, INC., both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,628 here).

YRC Freight $12,622 MO No Limit Auto Sports LLC $12,600 VA Don's Cold Storage & Transportation LLC $12,600 AR Vitran Express $12,600 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Amazon.Com Services, LLC 2 insp. Fredericksburg, VA Apm Terminals Pacific LLC 2 insp. Terminal Island, CA Metro Machinery Rigging INC 2 insp. Fleming, CO Camrett Logistics 2 insp. Dublin, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Trans Air Inc.
Honolulu, HI
0 inspections $0
Roth Trucking, Inc.
Grand Rapids, MI
0 inspections $0
A&T Trucking Co
Bensenville, IL
0 inspections $0
No Limit Auto Sports LLC
Yorktown, VA
2 inspections $12,600
Don's Cold Storage & Transportation LLC
Rogers, AR
2 inspections $12,600

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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 Abf Freight System, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Abf Freight System, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Abf Freight System, INC. have? ▼
Abf Freight System, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,628.
How many OSHA inspections has Abf Freight System, INC. had? ▼
Abf Freight System, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-01-04 and the most recent on 2014-09-03. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Abf Freight System, INC.? ▼
Abf Freight System, INC. has been assessed $12,628 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,895 (a 33.2% reduction).
Does Abf Freight System, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Abf Freight System, INC. has 6 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 Abf Freight System, INC. operate in? ▼
Abf Freight System, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484121). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Abf Freight System, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Abf Freight System, INC. ranks #28,514 (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 Abf Freight System, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Abf Freight System, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $12,628 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, No Limit Auto Sports LLC in Yorktown, VA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $12,600 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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