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Brame Specialty Company INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Brame Specialty Company INC ranks #66,402 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$3,250
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#66,402
of 99,447 penalized employers

Brame Specialty Company INC in Durham, NC has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,250. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Brame Specialty Company INC once. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #66,402 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $2,742 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, U.S. Postal Service in Cape Girardeau, MO is another transportation & warehousing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $6,000 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#66,402
of 99,447 penalized employers
$2,742
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 60/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $3K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($3K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Brame Specialty Company INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Brame Specialty Company INC runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$3,250 Top 33% most affordable more affordable than 67% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Brame Specialty Company INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.14.26.38.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedYRC FREIGHT, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2UPS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CAPSTONE LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0UNITED AIRLINES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2SUN VALLEY FOODS COM…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3USPS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0A CAB, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 11 VISION AVIATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3WINN-DIXIE STORES, I…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3PRINCESS CRUISES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0PCL USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SOUTHERN IOWA TRANSIT, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 8SN TRANSPORT INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5WEGOTLITES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4TECH PACKAGING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0STATEWIDE TRANSPORT,…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0BUSINESS RECORDS MAN…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1FREEPORT LOGISTICS, …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2STONE TRUCKING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4Brame Specialty Comp…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4
Brame Specialty Company INC has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 4 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.

Brame Specialty Company INC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Brame Specialty Company INC ranks #2,843 at $3,250 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Brame Specialty Company INC at rank #2,957 of 3,616 employers ($2,742 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $3,250 OSHA penalties plus $2,742 WHD back wages (45.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Brame Specialty Company INC Compares

Brame Specialty Company INC's 4.00 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 below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2014-05-27

Last Inspection

2014-05-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $3,250 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$3,250

Current Penalty Amount

$3,250

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$5,992

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$2,742
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
1
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$2,742
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$2,742

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Brame Specialty Company INC owed $2,742 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 1 violation. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Brame Specialty Company INC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Brame Specialty Company INC Industry Avg
Inspections 1 1.9
Violations 4 3.2
Total Penalty $3,250 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,250 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Brame Specialty Company INC, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,250 here).

NJ Office of Information Technology/ Dot $3,250 NJ NJ Office of Information Technology/ Dot $3,250 NJ Tri Pak INC $3,250 WA Kinder Morgan $3,250 IN

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

YRC Freight 1 insp. Tampa, FL Ups 1 insp. McKinney, TX Capstone Logistics 1 insp. Springfield, MO United Airlines 1 insp. Denver, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

R & J Trucking
Ogden, UT
0 inspections $0
3m Purification, INC.
Enfield, CT
2 inspections $5,985
Binkerd Trucking
Ravenna, MI
0 inspections $0
Delta Airlines
Atlanta, GA
2 inspections $0
U.S. Postal Service
Cape Girardeau, MO
4 inspections $6,000

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What to do with this record

Use Brame Specialty Company INC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Brame Specialty Company INC against R & J Trucking, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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  • Brame Specialty Company INC also carries $2,742 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Brame Specialty Company INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Brame Specialty Company INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 1 inspections, including 2 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 Brame Specialty Company INC have? ▼
Brame Specialty Company INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,250.
How many OSHA inspections has Brame Specialty Company INC had? ▼
Brame Specialty Company INC has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-05-27 and the most recent on 2014-05-27. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Brame Specialty Company INC? ▼
Brame Specialty Company INC has been assessed $3,250 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $2,742 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Brame Specialty Company INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Brame Specialty Company INC has 2 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.
Has Brame Specialty Company INC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Brame Specialty Company INC, resulting in $2,742 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Brame Specialty Company INC operate in? ▼
Brame Specialty Company 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.
What should I do if Brame Specialty Company INC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Brame Specialty Company INC owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $2,742 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Brame Specialty Company INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Brame Specialty Company INC ranks #66,402 (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 Brame Specialty Company INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Brame Specialty Company INC's total OSHA penalty of $3,250 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, U.S. Postal Service in Cape Girardeau, MO is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $6,000 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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