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Alaska Marine Lines INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Alaska Marine Lines INC ranks #34,553 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty40% serious
$10,110
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#34,553
of 99,447 penalized employers

Alaska Marine Lines INC in Seattle, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,110. 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 INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #34,553 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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, Keolis Commuter Services, LLC in Boston, MA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,119 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#34,553
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Alaska Marine Lines INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Alaska Marine Lines INC runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$10,110 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% 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 Alaska Marine Lines INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedIMPERIAL STONE, CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19DOLLAR TREE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE LIGHTSHIP GROUP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24COUNTRYSIDE POWER MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ARCHIVE AMERICA, LIM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8APS WEST COAST INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14CEVA LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OSCEOLA COTTON COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AMERICAN SIGNATURE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1R L CARRIERS SHARED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RICOCHET PIPE, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MCGINNIS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NJDOT - LOGAN TOWNSH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BEELMAN RIVER TERMIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SCP DISTRIBUTORS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CERES MARINE TERMINA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1L.T.D. COMMODITIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALLPAC INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14U. S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WEST PLAINS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Alaska Marine Lines …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Alaska Marine Lines INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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 INC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Alaska Marine Lines INC sits at penalty rank #1,534 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($10,110 assessed).

How Alaska Marine Lines INC Compares

Alaska Marine Lines INC's 2.50 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 above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-01-19

Last Inspection

2012-02-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,055

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $5,055 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

20.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$12,450

Current Penalty Amount

$10,110

Penalty Reduction

18.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,340 from the initial assessment of $12,450. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Alaska Marine Lines INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 5 3.2
Total Penalty $10,110 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,055 $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 INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,110 here).

United Parcel Service, INC. $10,110 NV Virginia International Terminals, LLC $10,102 VA Keolis Commuter Services, LLC $10,119 MA The Lightship Group LLC $10,100 RI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Imperial Stone, CORP. 2 insp. Hallandale Beach, FL Dollar Tree 2 insp. Warrensburg, MO The Lightship Group LLC 2 insp. North Kingstown, RI Countryside Power Maintenance, LLC 2 insp. Jacksonville, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

United Parcel Service, INC.
North las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $10,110
Newleaf Moving Group
Boynton Beach, FL
0 inspections $0
Virginia International Terminals, LLC
Norfolk, VA
2 inspections $10,102
Keolis Commuter Services, LLC
Boston, MA
2 inspections $10,119
The Lightship Group LLC
North Kingstown, RI
2 inspections $10,100

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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 INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Alaska Marine Lines INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Alaska Marine Lines INC have? ▼
Alaska Marine Lines INC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,110.
How many OSHA inspections has Alaska Marine Lines INC had? ▼
Alaska Marine Lines INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-19 and the most recent on 2012-02-29. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Alaska Marine Lines INC? ▼
Alaska Marine Lines INC has been assessed $10,110 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,450 (a 18.8% reduction).
Does Alaska Marine Lines INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Alaska Marine Lines INC has 2 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 Alaska Marine Lines INC operate in? ▼
Alaska Marine Lines INC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 483113). 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 INC 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 INC ranks #34,553 (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 Alaska Marine Lines INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Alaska Marine Lines INC's total OSHA penalty of $10,110 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Keolis Commuter Services, LLC in Boston, MA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $10,119 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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