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Bechel Brothers INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bechel Brothers INC. ranks #45,870 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$7,000
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#45,870
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bechel Brothers INC. in Blair, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bechel Brothers INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #45,870 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 0 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - 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, Ports America in Freeport, TX is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,000 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#45,870
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Bechel Brothers INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Bechel Brothers INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$7,000 Bottom 46% least affordable more affordable than 46% 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

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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 Bechel Brothers INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.51116.522OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDANA CONTAINER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GARDEN STATE PARKWAY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21MCKESSON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALL ABOVE TOWING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NATIONAL MAINTENANCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JOSEPH CORY HOLDINGS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CENTRAL TRANSPORT OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AMSTEK METAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9YRC INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GULF STREAM MARINE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BLUEFYN US INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LEWIS HYMAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WEAVER MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GSS SAFETY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RYDER INTEGRATED LOG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MENLO LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WOODLAND TRUCK LINE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SOUTHWEST AIRLINES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Bechel Brothers INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Bechel Brothers INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Bechel Brothers INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Bechel Brothers INC. is the #1,962 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($7,000).

How Bechel Brothers INC. Compares

Bechel Brothers INC.'s 0.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-08-27

Last Inspection

2011-08-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $3,500 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

1

Willful

100.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$14,000

Current Penalty Amount

$7,000

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,000 from the initial assessment of $14,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Bechel Brothers INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 1 3.2
Total Penalty $7,000 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,500 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bechel Brothers INC., both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,000 here).

Gulf Stream Marine $7,000 TX Spartannash $7,000 OH U.S. Postal Service $7,000 NY Worldwide Flight Services, INC. $7,000 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dana Container, INC. 2 insp. Paulsboro, NJ Garden State Parkway Clifton Maintenance Yard # 7 2 insp. Clifton, NJ McKesson Corporation 2 insp. Suwanee, GA All Above Towing, LLC 2 insp. Fremont, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Gulf Stream Marine
Houston, TX
2 inspections $7,000
U.S. Postal Service
Huntington Station, NY
2 inspections $7,000
Chopper DDS INC
Williamsport, MD
2 inspections $7,000
Ports America
Freeport, TX
2 inspections $7,000
Ssa Marine DBA Ssa Terminals
Long Beach, CA
2 inspections $7,000

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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 Bechel Brothers INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bechel Brothers INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Bechel Brothers INC. have? ▼
Bechel Brothers INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 1 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Bechel Brothers INC. had? ▼
Bechel Brothers INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-27 and the most recent on 2011-08-22. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bechel Brothers INC.? ▼
Bechel Brothers INC. has been assessed $7,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,000 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Bechel Brothers INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bechel Brothers INC. has 0 serious violations, 1 willful 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 Bechel Brothers INC. operate in? ▼
Bechel Brothers INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488490). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Bechel Brothers INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bechel Brothers INC. ranks #45,870 (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 Bechel Brothers INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bechel Brothers INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,000 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ports America in Freeport, TX is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $7,000 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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