Transportation & Warehousing · Saint Louis, MO

Abf Freight Systems, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Abf Freight Systems, INC ranks #83,388 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$1,275
OSHA penalties: 3
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #83,388
of 99,447 penalized employers

Abf Freight Systems, INC in Saint Louis, MO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,275. 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 Systems, INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #83,388 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Allegiant Air LLC in Sanford, FL is another transportation & warehousing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $1,275 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection: 66.7%
of violations were serious: #83,388
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Abf Freight Systems, INC

$1,275
Transportation & Warehousing avg

$6,129

What this shows Abf Freight Systems, INC runs well below peers (0.21x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$1,275 Top 16% most affordable more affordable than 84% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Systems, INC.

Abf Freight Systems, INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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 Systems, INC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Abf Freight Systems, INC ranks #3,488 at $1,275 current penalty.

How Abf Freight Systems, INC Compares

Abf Freight Systems, INC's 1.50 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 below peers (0.21x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2013-10-24

Last Inspection

2013-12-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$638

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $638 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Serious

66.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$2,550

Current Penalty Amount

$1,275

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,275 from the initial assessment of $2,550. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric	Abf Freight Systems, INC	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	1.9
Violations	3	3.2
Total Penalty	$1,275	$6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$638	$3,295

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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,275 here).

Allegiant Air LLC $1,275 FL Abf Freight $1,275 CA Amazon.Com Services LLC $1,275 MD Ralphs Grocery Company $1,275 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Enstructure Wilmington Holdings LLC 2 insp. Wilmington, DE United Parcel Service 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY Lineage Logistics LLC 2 insp. Fontana, CA McCullough Trucking, INC. 2 insp. Mossy Head, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Amazon.Com Services LLC

Baltimore, MD

4 inspections $1,275

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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 Systems, INC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Abf Freight Systems, INC's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Abf Freight Systems, INC have? ▼

Abf Freight Systems, INC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,275.

How many OSHA inspections has Abf Freight Systems, INC had? ▼

Abf Freight Systems, INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-10-24 and the most recent on 2013-12-10. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Abf Freight Systems, INC? ▼

Abf Freight Systems, INC has been assessed $1,275 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,550 (a 50.0% reduction).

Does Abf Freight Systems, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Abf Freight Systems, INC has 2 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 Systems, INC operate in? ▼

Abf Freight Systems, 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 Systems, 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 Systems, INC ranks #83,388 (the lower 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 Systems, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Abf Freight Systems, INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,275 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Allegiant Air LLC in Sanford, FL is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $1,275 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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