Transportation & Warehousing · Pasco, WA

Action Towing

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Action Towing ranks #96,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty14% serious
$300
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#96,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Action Towing in Pasco, WA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Action Towing 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #96,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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 runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Genes Towing Incorporated in Lakewood, WA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $300 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
14.3%
of violations were serious
#96,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Action Towing compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Action Towing runs well below peers (0.05x 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

$300 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Action Towing.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBURLINGTON MERCHANDI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SUN TERMINALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DOLLAR GENERAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PTI QUALITY CONTAINM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15DG DISTRIBUTION SOUT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CENTRAL TRANSPORT INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TARGET CORPORATION -…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2UNITED STATES COLD S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PACIFIC MARITIME ASS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2RTS COLD STORAGE OF …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SADDLE CREEK CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HERMANN WAREHOUSE CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6R & R INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ELITE LINE SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4INTERNATIONAL MARKET…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4UNITED WAREHOUSE COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MCCABE, HAMILTON& RE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CROWN COOLING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Action Towing, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Action Towing has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Action Towing in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Action Towing sits at penalty rank #3,926 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($300 assessed).

How Action Towing Compares

Action Towing's 2.33 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 (0.05x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-08-04

Last Inspection

2011-11-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $100 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

14.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

14.3% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

71.4% 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

$300

Current Penalty Amount

$300

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Action Towing compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Action Towing Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 7 3.2
Total Penalty $300 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $100 $3,295

Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Action Towing, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Action Towing safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Action Towing's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 Action Towing have?
Action Towing has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $300.
How many OSHA inspections has Action Towing had?
Action Towing has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-04 and the most recent on 2011-11-30. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Action Towing?
Action Towing has been assessed $300 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Action Towing have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Action Towing 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 Action Towing operate in?
Action Towing operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488410). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Action Towing rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Action Towing ranks #96,117 (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 Action Towing's safety record compare to industry average?
Action Towing's total OSHA penalty of $300 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Genes Towing Incorporated in Lakewood, WA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $300 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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