Transportation & Warehousing · Cordova, AK

Alaska Marine Lines

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Alaska Marine Lines ranks #57,373 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty78% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$4,675
OSHA penalties: 9
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #57,373
of 99,447 penalized employers

Alaska Marine Lines in Cordova, AK has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,675. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Alaska Marine Lines 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #57,373 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Dga Services, INC. in Milpitas, CA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,675 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection: 77.8%
of violations were serious: #57,373
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Alaska Marine Lines

$4,675
Transportation & Warehousing avg

$6,129

What this shows Alaska Marine Lines runs moderately below peers (0.8x 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

$4,675 Top 42% most affordable more affordable than 58% 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 Alaska Marine Lines.

Alaska Marine Lines has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Alaska Marine Lines in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Alaska Marine Lines sits at penalty rank #2,471 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($4,675 assessed).

How Alaska Marine Lines Compares

Alaska Marine Lines's 4.50 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-06-10

Last Inspection

2015-06-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,338

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $2,338 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Serious

77.8% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

22.2% 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

$9,350

Current Penalty Amount

$4,675

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,675 from the initial assessment of $9,350. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Alaska Marine Lines compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Alaska Marine Lines	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	1.9
Violations	9	3.2
Total Penalty	$4,675	$6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,338	$3,295

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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Alaska Marine Lines, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,675 here).

Dga Services, INC. $4,675 CA Ups Freight $4,675 OH U.S. Postal Service $4,677 MO R L Carriers Shared Services LLC $4,670 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P. 2 insp. Tulsa, OK Amware Fulfillment of Georgia, LLC 2 insp. Atlanta, GA Crawford Electric Supply CO. 2 insp. San Antonio, TX South-Tec Development Corporation 2 insp. Kankakee, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Union Pacific Railroad

Van Buren, AR

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 Alaska Marine Lines safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Alaska Marine Lines's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Alaska Marine Lines have? ▼

Alaska Marine Lines has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,675.

How many OSHA inspections has Alaska Marine Lines had? ▼

Alaska Marine Lines has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-06-10 and the most recent on 2015-06-10. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Alaska Marine Lines? ▼

Alaska Marine Lines has been assessed $4,675 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,350 (a 50.0% reduction).

Does Alaska Marine Lines have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Alaska Marine Lines has 7 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 Alaska Marine Lines operate in? ▼

Alaska Marine Lines operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488320). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Alaska Marine Lines rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Alaska Marine Lines ranks #57,373 (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 Alaska Marine Lines's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Alaska Marine Lines's total OSHA penalty of $4,675 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, Dga Services, INC. in Milpitas, CA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $4,675 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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