Transportation & Warehousing · Sitka, AK

Arrowhead Transfer, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Arrowhead Transfer, INC. ranks #36,201 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty73% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$9,610
OSHA penalties: 11
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #36,201
of 99,447 penalized employers

Arrowhead Transfer, INC. in Sitka, AK has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,610. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Arrowhead Transfer, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #36,201 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Cherokee Marine Terminal in Nashville, TN is another transportation & warehousing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $9,600 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection: 72.7%
of violations were serious: #36,201
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Arrowhead Transfer, INC.

$9,610
Transportation & Warehousing avg

$6,129

What this shows Arrowhead Transfer, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$9,610 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% 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 Arrowhead Transfer, INC..

Arrowhead Transfer, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Arrowhead Transfer, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Arrowhead Transfer, INC. is the #1,612 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($9,610).

How Arrowhead Transfer, INC. Compares

Arrowhead Transfer, INC.'s 5.50 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).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-06-13

Last Inspection

2016-06-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,805

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $4,805 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Serious

72.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

9.1% of total

Other-Than-Serious

18.2% 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

$19,215

Current Penalty Amount

$9,610

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,605 from the initial assessment of $19,215. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Arrowhead Transfer, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Arrowhead Transfer, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	1.9
Violations	11	3.2
Total Penalty	$9,610	$6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$4,805	$3,295

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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Arrowhead Transfer, INC., both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,610 here).

Cherokee Marine Terminal $9,600 TN New Penn Motor Express $9,600 MA Linden Bulk Transportation CO., INC. $9,626 NJ Tawa Services, INC. $9,585 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ollie's Bargain Outlet, INC. 2 insp. Commerce, GA World Class Distribution INC. 2 insp. Irving, TX Double D Express, INC. 2 insp. Springfield, IL FST Logistics, INC. 2 insp. Grove City, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

John G Hollenkamp

Centralia, IL

0 inspections $0

Cherokee Marine Terminal

Nashville, TN

5 inspections $9,600

New Penn Motor Express

N Billerica, MA

2 inspections $9,600

Linden Bulk Transportation CO., INC.

Linden, NJ

2 inspections $9,626

Pick-Up & Go Moving International, Inc.

Huntersville, NC

0 inspections $0

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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 Arrowhead Transfer, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Arrowhead Transfer, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 Arrowhead Transfer, INC. have? ▼

Arrowhead Transfer, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,610.

How many OSHA inspections has Arrowhead Transfer, INC. had? ▼

Arrowhead Transfer, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-06-13 and the most recent on 2016-06-13. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Arrowhead Transfer, INC.? ▼

Arrowhead Transfer, INC. has been assessed $9,610 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,215 (a 50.0% reduction).

Does Arrowhead Transfer, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Arrowhead Transfer, INC. has 8 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 Arrowhead Transfer, INC. operate in? ▼

Arrowhead Transfer, INC. 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 Arrowhead Transfer, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Arrowhead Transfer, INC. ranks #36,201 (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 Arrowhead Transfer, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Arrowhead Transfer, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $9,610 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, Cherokee Marine Terminal in Nashville, TN is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $9,600 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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