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Allen & Coles Moving Systems

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Allen & Coles Moving Systems ranks #53,404 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$5,355
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#53,404
of 99,447 penalized employers

Allen & Coles Moving Systems in Portland, ME has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,355. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 5 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Allen & Coles Moving Systems once. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #53,404 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 runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $4,775 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. For comparison, U.S. Postal Service - Bulk Mail Center in Allen Park, MI is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,120 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#53,404
of 99,447 penalized employers
$4,775
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $5K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($5K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Allen & Coles Moving Systems compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Allen & Coles Moving Systems sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$5,355 Top 46% most affordable more affordable than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 Allen & Coles Moving Systems.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.14.26.38.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUPS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CAPSTONE LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0UNITED AIRLINES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2SUN VALLEY FOODS COM…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3USPS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0A CAB, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 11 VISION AVIATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3WINN-DIXIE STORES, I…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3PRINCESS CRUISES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0PCL USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SOUTHERN IOWA TRANSIT, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 8SN TRANSPORT INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5WEGOTLITES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4TECH PACKAGING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0STATEWIDE TRANSPORT,…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0BUSINESS RECORDS MAN…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1FREEPORT LOGISTICS, …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2STONE TRUCKING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7Allen & Coles Moving…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3
Allen & Coles Moving Systems has 1 OSHA inspection 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.

Allen & Coles Moving Systems in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Allen & Coles Moving Systems is the #2,313 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($5,355). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Allen & Coles Moving Systems at rank #2,498 of 3,616 employers ($4,775 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $5,355 OSHA penalties plus $4,775 WHD back wages (47.1% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Allen & Coles Moving Systems Compares

Allen & Coles Moving Systems's 3.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2011-01-24

Last Inspection

2011-01-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,355

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $5,355 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$5,355

Current Penalty Amount

$5,355

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$10,130

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$4,775
Employees Affected
4
WHD Violations
5
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,194
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$4,775

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Allen & Coles Moving Systems owed $4,775 in back wages to 4 employees across 1 case and 5 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Allen & Coles Moving Systems compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Allen & Coles Moving Systems Industry Avg
Inspections 1 1.9
Violations 3 3.2
Total Penalty $5,355 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,355 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Allen & Coles Moving Systems, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,355 here).

Southeastern Fuel Transport, INC. $5,355 GA McGinnis INC. $5,355 KY Fastenal Company $5,355 KS Coastal Cargo Company, INC. $5,346 LA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Ups 1 insp. McKinney, TX Capstone Logistics 1 insp. Springfield, MO United Airlines 1 insp. Denver, CO United States Postal Service 1 insp. San Francisco, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Usps
San Antonio, TX
0 inspections $0
Westwood Cartage, Inc. 01031 Granville MA
Needham, MA
0 inspections $0
U.S. Postal Service - Bulk Mail Center
Allen Park, MI
2 inspections $10,120
Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County-Recycling Center New Castle
New Castle, DE
2 inspections $10,140
Edwards Mail Service (Amarillo)
Lubbock, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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  • Allen & Coles Moving Systems also carries $4,775 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Allen & Coles Moving Systems safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Allen & Coles Moving Systems's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 1 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 Allen & Coles Moving Systems have? ▼
Allen & Coles Moving Systems has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,355.
How many OSHA inspections has Allen & Coles Moving Systems had? ▼
Allen & Coles Moving Systems has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-24 and the most recent on 2011-01-24. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Allen & Coles Moving Systems? ▼
Allen & Coles Moving Systems has been assessed $5,355 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $4,775 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Allen & Coles Moving Systems have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Allen & Coles Moving Systems 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.
Has Allen & Coles Moving Systems been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Allen & Coles Moving Systems, resulting in $4,775 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Allen & Coles Moving Systems operate in? ▼
Allen & Coles Moving Systems operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484210). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Allen & Coles Moving Systems owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Allen & Coles Moving Systems owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $4,775 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Allen & Coles Moving Systems rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Allen & Coles Moving Systems ranks #53,404 (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 Allen & Coles Moving Systems's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Allen & Coles Moving Systems's total OSHA penalty of $5,355 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, U.S. Postal Service - Bulk Mail Center in Allen Park, MI is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $10,120 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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