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California Cartage Management Services, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), California Cartage Management Services, LLC ranks #2,079 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty78% serious
$90,364
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#2,079
of 99,447 penalized employers

California Cartage Management Services, LLC in Chesapeake, VA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $90,364. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected California Cartage Management Services, LLC 4 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,079 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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 well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, ABC Towing of the Carolinas in Salisbury, NC is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
77.8%
of violations were serious
#2,079
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows California Cartage Management Services, LLC runs far above peers (14.7x 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

$90,364 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($90,364) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $90,364 $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 California Cartage Management Services, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0011.022.133.144.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLOGISTICS INSIGHT CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6EMR (USA HOLDINGS) I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2CVS DISTRIBUTION CEN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0TACTICAL CLEANING AC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 26GARDEN STATE PARKWAY…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13U.S. POSTAL SERVICE-…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13MTA NYCT FRESH POND …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3UNICOLD CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 42NJDOT PORT COLDEN YARD, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5VYHNALEK TRUCKING, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11GOLDEN STATE FC LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3REMICK ASSOCIATES DB…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2AMAZON.COM SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0PACIFIC ISLAND MOVER…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9PACIFIC AIR CARGO LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11California Cartage M…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18
California Cartage Management Services, LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

California Cartage Management Services, LLC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, California Cartage Management Services, LLC ranks #87 at $90,364 current penalty.

How California Cartage Management Services, LLC Compares

California Cartage Management Services, LLC's 4.50 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 far above peers (14.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2019-12-04

Last Inspection

2022-08-02

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$22,591

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 4 inspections over 3 years, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $22,591 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

77.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

16.7% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

5.6% 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

$163,225

Current Penalty Amount

$90,364

Penalty Reduction

44.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $72,861 from the initial assessment of $163,225. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How California Cartage Management Services, LLC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric California Cartage Management Services, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.9
Violations 18 3.2
Total Penalty $90,364 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $22,591 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for California Cartage Management Services, LLC, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($90,364 here).

Wei-Chuan U.S.a., INC. $90,750 NJ Washington Township School District - Transportation Department $89,600 NJ Arvato Digital Services, LLC $91,631 WI U.S. Postal Service $91,938 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Logistics Insight CORP DBA Universal Value Added Services 4 insp. Detroit, MI Emr (USA Holdings) INC. DBA International Shipbreaking LTD. LLC Limited, L.L.C 4 insp. Brownsville, TX United Parcel Service, INC 4 insp. Lawnside, NJ Southwest Airlines CO. 4 insp. Tampa, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Kal Freight
Ontario, CA
0 inspections $0
Prospect Airport Services - Jax airport
Jacksonville, FL
0 inspections $0
Ameritrans - #3
Dumfries, VA
0 inspections $0
Wei-Chuan U.S.a., INC.
Jersey City, NJ
2 inspections $90,750
ABC Towing of the Carolinas
Salisbury, NC
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 California Cartage Management Services, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, California Cartage Management Services, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 4 inspections, including 14 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 California Cartage Management Services, LLC have? ▼
California Cartage Management Services, LLC has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $90,364.
How many OSHA inspections has California Cartage Management Services, LLC had? ▼
California Cartage Management Services, LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-12-04 and the most recent on 2022-08-02. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for California Cartage Management Services, LLC? ▼
California Cartage Management Services, LLC has been assessed $90,364 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $163,225 (a 44.6% reduction).
Does California Cartage Management Services, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. California Cartage Management Services, LLC has 14 serious violations, and 3 repeat 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 California Cartage Management Services, LLC operate in? ▼
California Cartage Management Services, LLC 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 California Cartage Management Services, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, California Cartage Management Services, LLC ranks #2,079 (the top 5% 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 California Cartage Management Services, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
California Cartage Management Services, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $90,364 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (14.7x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, ABC Towing of the Carolinas in Salisbury, NC 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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