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Abf Freight System, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Abf Freight System, INC. ranks #1,757 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty36% serious
$100,000
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#1,757
of 99,447 penalized employers

Abf Freight System, INC. in Seekonk, MA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $100,000. 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. 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,757 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Best Move Delivery in Kent, WA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
36.4%
of violations were serious
#1,757
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 37/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.7 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 far above peers (16.3x 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

$100,000 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($100,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $100,000 $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 both3.03.033.03.002.95.88.711.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHORIZON LINES OF ALA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CSX TRANSPORTATION, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3EATON COUNTY TRANSPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7FEDEX EXPRESS CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NEW JERSEY TRANSIT R…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0EDEN CSD BUS GARAGE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ARMY CORP OF ENGINEE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5AMERICAN AIRLINES, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2IRON MOUNTAIN INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2LONG BEACH CONTAINER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PASHA STEVEDORING & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MOBILE RAIL SOLUTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10MATSUYAMA BROTHERS T…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CAPITAL CITY CAB SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5YUSEN TERMINALS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Abf Freight System, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11
Abf Freight System, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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

In Transportation & Warehousing, Abf Freight System, INC. sits at penalty rank #71 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($100,000 assessed).

How Abf Freight System, INC. Compares

Abf Freight System, INC.'s 3.67 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 far above peers (16.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2018-05-24

Last Inspection

2026-05-19

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$33,333

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $33,333 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

36.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

63.6% 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

$206,019

Current Penalty Amount

$100,000

Penalty Reduction

51.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $106,019 from the initial assessment of $206,019. 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 3 1.9
Violations 11 3.2
Total Penalty $100,000 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $33,333 $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 MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($100,000 here).

Garden State Parkway - Ocean Maintenance Yard #3 $99,000 NJ Industrial Service Corporation $98,538 IA Nicholson Terminal & Dock Company $98,417 MI New Jersey Department of Transportation- Crew 337 Clinton Point Yard $98,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Horizon Lines of Alaska LLC 3 insp. Anchorage, AK Southwest Airlines CO. 3 insp. Oklahoma City, OK U.S. Postal Service - Seattle Processing and Distribution Center 3 insp. Tukwila, WA CSX Transportation, INC. 3 insp. Jacksonville, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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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 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 11 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 11 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $100,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Abf Freight System, INC. had? ▼
Abf Freight System, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-05-24 and the most recent on 2026-05-19. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Abf Freight System, INC.? ▼
Abf Freight System, INC. has been assessed $100,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $206,019 (a 51.5% reduction).
Does Abf Freight System, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Abf Freight System, INC. has 4 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 #1,757 (the top 5% 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 $100,000 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (16.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Best Move Delivery in Kent, WA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $0 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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