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Transportation & Warehousing · Allentown, PA

BMS Logistics, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), BMS Logistics, INC. ranks #30,372 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty86% serious
$11,847
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#30,372
of 99,447 penalized employers

BMS Logistics, INC. in Allentown, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,847. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected BMS Logistics, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #30,372 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, FS Transportation in Rancho Cucamonga, CA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
85.7%
of violations were serious
#30,372
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How BMS Logistics, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows BMS Logistics, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$11,847 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 BMS Logistics, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.43.7710.313.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedACME DISTRIBUTION CE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LAGROU DES PLAINES C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7UPS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COOPER/PORTS AMERICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SAVANNAH RIVER LOGIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7STORE OPENING SOLUTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11EXEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2G & C FOOD DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KIRKLAND'S, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ASAHI/AMERICA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SAMSON TUG AND BARGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SWISSPORT CARGO SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CROWN AWARDS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RESTORATION HARDWARE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JIMMY MATTHEWS TOWIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3INTERNATIONAL WOOD S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COVENANT AVIATION SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BMS Logistics, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
BMS Logistics, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

BMS Logistics, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, BMS Logistics, INC. ranks #1,356 at $11,847 current penalty.

How BMS Logistics, INC. Compares

BMS Logistics, INC.'s 3.50 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 (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-02-22

Last Inspection

2019-04-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,924

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $5,924 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

85.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$18,847

Current Penalty Amount

$11,847

Penalty Reduction

37.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,000 from the initial assessment of $18,847. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric BMS Logistics, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 7 3.2
Total Penalty $11,847 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,924 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for BMS Logistics, INC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,847 here).

R&L Carriers Shared Services, LLC $11,840 MA Foot Locker, INC. $11,827 KS Sysco Sacramento INC $11,875 CA United Parcel Service, INC. $11,875 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Acme Distribution Centers, INC. 2 insp. Aurora, CO Lagrou Des Plaines Corporation 2 insp. Des Plaines, IL Ups INC. 2 insp. Skokie, IL Cooper/Ports America, LLC 2 insp. Houston, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mooreaux Elite Trucking
Floresville, TX
0 inspections $0
FS Transportation
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
0 inspections $0
R&L Carriers Shared Services, LLC
Canton, MA
2 inspections $11,840
Western Expres
Fontana, CA
0 inspections $0
Sims Mail Service
Trussville, AL
0 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 BMS Logistics, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, BMS Logistics, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 BMS Logistics, INC. have? ▼
BMS Logistics, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,847.
How many OSHA inspections has BMS Logistics, INC. had? ▼
BMS Logistics, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-02-22 and the most recent on 2019-04-16. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for BMS Logistics, INC.? ▼
BMS Logistics, INC. has been assessed $11,847 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,847 (a 37.1% reduction).
Does BMS Logistics, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. BMS Logistics, INC. has 6 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 BMS Logistics, INC. operate in? ▼
BMS Logistics, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does BMS Logistics, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, BMS Logistics, INC. ranks #30,372 (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 BMS Logistics, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
BMS Logistics, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $11,847 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, FS Transportation in Rancho Cucamonga, 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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