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Transportation & Warehousing · Coffeyville, KS

Brakefield Equipment INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Brakefield Equipment INC. ranks #52,176 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$5,600
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#52,176
of 99,447 penalized employers

Brakefield Equipment INC. in Coffeyville, KS 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: $5,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Brakefield Equipment 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 #52,176 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, V & H Transportation in Santa Ana, CA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#52,176
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 Brakefield Equipment INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Brakefield Equipment INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$5,600 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% 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 Brakefield Equipment INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.18.011.815.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEW JERSEY MOTOR VEH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CENTRAL MILLS INC. D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JAMES J. FLANAGAN SH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9UNITED DAIRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12AMERICOLD LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SAMSON TUG & BARGE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CENTRAL RAILROAD COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SADDLE CREEK CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CABLE TRUCKING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JIT WAREHOUSING AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5THE AMES COMPANIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ECLIPSE ADVANTAGE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MCLANE FOODSERVICE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2US POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DELL MARINE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CAROLINAS CONSOLIDAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15BUTTONWILLOW WAREHOU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WORLD CLASS DISTRIBU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GENCO DISTRIBUTION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AMAZON.COM SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Brakefield Equipment…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Brakefield Equipment 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.

Brakefield Equipment INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Brakefield Equipment INC. is the #2,253 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($5,600).

How Brakefield Equipment INC. Compares

Brakefield Equipment 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 (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-06-12

Last Inspection

2014-03-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,800

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $2,800 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% 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

$7,000

Current Penalty Amount

$5,600

Penalty Reduction

20.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,400 from the initial assessment of $7,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Brakefield Equipment INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 1 3.2
Total Penalty $5,600 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,800 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Brakefield Equipment INC., both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,600 here).

Transtar International, INC. $5,600 IL Salem Municipal Port Authority $5,600 NJ Transdev Alternative Services, INC. $5,600 CA Moholland Transfer, INC. $5,600 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission 2 insp. Newark, NJ Central Mills INC. DBA Freeze 2 insp. Dayton, NJ James J. Flanagan Shipping Corporation 2 insp. Beaumont, TX United Dairy, INC. 2 insp. Beaver, WV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Transtar International, INC.
Elk Grove Village, IL
2 inspections $5,600
Salem Municipal Port Authority
Salem, NJ
2 inspections $5,600
Transdev Alternative Services, INC.
San Francisco, CA
2 inspections $5,600
Moholland Transfer, INC.
Hampton, VA
2 inspections $5,600
V & H Transportation
Santa Ana, CA
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 Brakefield Equipment INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Brakefield Equipment INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Brakefield Equipment INC. have? ▼
Brakefield Equipment INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Brakefield Equipment INC. had? ▼
Brakefield Equipment INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-06-12 and the most recent on 2014-03-26. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Brakefield Equipment INC.? ▼
Brakefield Equipment INC. has been assessed $5,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,000 (a 20.0% reduction).
Does Brakefield Equipment INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Brakefield Equipment INC. has 1 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 Brakefield Equipment INC. operate in? ▼
Brakefield Equipment INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484230). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Brakefield Equipment INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Brakefield Equipment INC. ranks #52,176 (the lower 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 Brakefield Equipment INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Brakefield Equipment INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,600 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, V & H Transportation in Santa Ana, 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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