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Wholesale Trade · Sioux City, IA

Big Soo Terminal

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Big Soo Terminal has a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty44% serious
$60,283
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#3,841
of 100,495 penalized employers

Big Soo Terminal in Sioux City, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $60,283. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Big Soo Terminal 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Abc Supply CO. INC. in Kansas City, KS is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $60,674 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
43.8%
of violations were serious
96%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Big Soo Terminal compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Big Soo Terminal runs far above peers (6.7x 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

$60,283 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($60,283) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $60,283 $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

What the Data Says About Big Soo Terminal

The federal enforcement record for Big Soo Terminal in Sioux City, IA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 16 violations, translating to 8.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 7 (43.8%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $60,283 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $60,283 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $30,142. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer, this record runs far above peers (6.7x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2018-03-29 to 2019-06-18, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-03-29

Last Inspection

2019-06-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$30,142

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $30,142 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

43.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

56.3% 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

$60,283

Current Penalty Amount

$60,283

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Big Soo Terminal compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Big Soo Terminal Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 16 5.4
Total Penalty $60,283 $9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection $30,142 $4,678
View all 6,960 employers in Wholesale Trade →

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Midwest Transport, INC.
Tampa, FL
1 inspections $0
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Houston, TX
1 inspections $7,606
Abc Supply CO. INC.
Kansas City, KS
2 inspections $60,674
Goya Foods, INC
Secaucus, NJ
7 inspections $59,892
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Big Soo Terminal safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Big Soo Terminal's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Big Soo Terminal have? ▼
Big Soo Terminal has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $60,283.
How many OSHA inspections has Big Soo Terminal had? ▼
Big Soo Terminal has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-03-29 and the most recent on 2019-06-18. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Big Soo Terminal? ▼
Big Soo Terminal has been assessed $60,283 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Big Soo Terminal have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Big Soo Terminal has 7 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.
What industry does Big Soo Terminal operate in? ▼
Big Soo Terminal operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424910). This industry has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,424 total OSHA inspections and $62.80M in cumulative penalties.
How does Big Soo Terminal's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Big Soo Terminal's total OSHA penalty of $60,283 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer (6.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Abc Supply CO. INC. in Kansas City, KS is a similar wholesale trade employer with $60,674 in current penalties.

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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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