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Alliance Ground International, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Alliance Ground International, LLC ranks #628 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty58% serious
$184,940
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#628
of 99,447 penalized employers

Alliance Ground International, LLC in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $184,940. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Alliance Ground International, LLC 3 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #628 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious and 2 as willful - 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, AJR Trucking Inc. in Compton, CA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
58.3%
of violations were serious
#628
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Alliance Ground International, LLC runs far above peers (30.2x 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

$184,940 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($184,940) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $184,940 $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 Alliance Ground International, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.314.722.029.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWATCO MECHANICAL SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28THE COCA-COLA COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4STAR SHUTTLE & CHARTER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20ARCHWAY INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14THE GOLUB CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DHT ACQUISITION CO LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22MCLANE SUNEAST, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3TROPICAL SHIPPING US…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SULCO WAREHOUSING & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HUGO BOSS FASHIONS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SEATTLE TRANSLOAD & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8FRESH & EASY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ALDI, INC. (PENNSYLV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1TARGET CORPORATION, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HAILEYS HARBOR LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22FTA COLUMBUS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14SAUSE BROS., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ROSS STORES INC, PER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DHL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BLUE RIDGE TANK CLEA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Alliance Ground Inte…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
Alliance Ground International, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Alliance Ground International, LLC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Alliance Ground International, LLC ranks #21 at $184,940 current penalty.

How Alliance Ground International, LLC Compares

Alliance Ground International, LLC's 4.00 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 runs far above peers (30.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-09-08

Last Inspection

2026-03-03

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$61,647

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 11 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $61,647 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

58.3% of total

2

Willful

16.7% of total

2

Repeat

16.7% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

8.3% 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

$375,881

Current Penalty Amount

$184,940

Penalty Reduction

50.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $190,941 from the initial assessment of $375,881. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Alliance Ground International, LLC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Alliance Ground International, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 12 3.2
Total Penalty $184,940 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $61,647 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Alliance Ground International, LLC, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($184,940 here).

Imtt-Bayonne LLC $186,297 NJ Alyeska Pipeline Service Company $179,595 AK Trimac Transportation INC. $174,255 TX U.S. Postal Service $173,782 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Watco Mechanical Services 3 insp. Scottsville, TX The Coca-Cola Company 3 insp. American Canyon, CA Star Shuttle & Charter 3 insp. San Antonio, TX Archway INC. 3 insp. Tamuning, GU

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Farmer Vacuum Service
Taft, CA
0 inspections $0
King Drivers Transportation Services, Inc.
Santa Ana, CA
0 inspections $0
Imtt-Bayonne LLC
Bayonne, NJ
4 inspections $186,297
AJR Trucking Inc.
Compton, CA
0 inspections $0
Chicago Transit Authority
Chicago, IL
6 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 Alliance Ground International, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Alliance Ground International, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 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 Alliance Ground International, LLC have? ▼
Alliance Ground International, LLC has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 2 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $184,940.
How many OSHA inspections has Alliance Ground International, LLC had? ▼
Alliance Ground International, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-09-08 and the most recent on 2026-03-03. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Alliance Ground International, LLC? ▼
Alliance Ground International, LLC has been assessed $184,940 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $375,881 (a 50.8% reduction).
Does Alliance Ground International, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Alliance Ground International, LLC has 7 serious violations, 2 willful violations, and 2 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 Alliance Ground International, LLC operate in? ▼
Alliance Ground International, LLC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 492110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Alliance Ground International, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Alliance Ground International, LLC ranks #628 (the top 1% 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 Alliance Ground International, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Alliance Ground International, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $184,940 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (30.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, AJR Trucking Inc. in Compton, CA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $0 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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