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Transportation & Warehousing · Memphis, TN

Canadian National Railroad

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Canadian National Railroad ranks #17,019 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty77% serious
$20,500
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#17,019
of 99,447 penalized employers

Canadian National Railroad in Memphis, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Canadian National Railroad 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,019 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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, Airport Terminal Services, INC. in San Jose, CA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $20,500 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
76.9%
of violations were serious
#17,019
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Canadian National Railroad compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Canadian National Railroad runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$20,500 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Canadian National Railroad.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.35.49.513.617.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCALIBER AUTO TRANSFE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8R AND L CARRIERS SHA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CALIFORNIA CARTAGE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GBW RAILCAR SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11RUSSELL TRANSPORT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PLASTIC RECYCLERS SO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MANFREDI COLD STORAGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FUCHS LUBRICANTS CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ATLANTIC SHIPPING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WOLFE CITY GRAIN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11UNITED STATES POST O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TEAM AMVETS THRIFT S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BIG LOTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SHARP TRANSIT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DURHAM SCHOOL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CYPRESS TRUCK LINES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Canadian National Ra…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
Canadian National Railroad has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Canadian National Railroad in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Canadian National Railroad is the #760 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($20,500).

How Canadian National Railroad Compares

Canadian National Railroad's 6.50 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 well above peers (3.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-07-06

Last Inspection

2016-07-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $10,250 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

76.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

23.1% 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

$39,000

Current Penalty Amount

$20,500

Penalty Reduction

47.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $18,500 from the initial assessment of $39,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Canadian National Railroad compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Canadian National Railroad Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 13 3.2
Total Penalty $20,500 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,250 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Canadian National Railroad, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,500 here).

United Parcel Service $20,500 CO Airport Terminal Services, INC. $20,500 CA Gulf Coast Crating INC $20,478 TX Family Tree Farms, INC. $20,475 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Caliber Auto Transfer of Mira Loma INC 2 insp. Mira Loma, CA R and L Carriers Sharing Services LLC 2 insp. Burlington, NJ California Cartage Company, LLC 2 insp. Wilmington, CA United Parcel Service, INC 2 insp. Visalia, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

United Parcel Service
Loveland, CO
2 inspections $20,500
Airport Terminal Services, INC.
San Jose, CA
2 inspections $20,500
Gulf Coast Crating INC
Houston, TX
2 inspections $20,478
Family Tree Farms, INC.
Reedley, CA
3 inspections $20,475
Parsec INC
Commerce, CA
4 inspections $20,475

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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 Canadian National Railroad safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Canadian National Railroad's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 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 Canadian National Railroad have? ▼
Canadian National Railroad has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Canadian National Railroad had? ▼
Canadian National Railroad has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-07-06 and the most recent on 2016-07-06. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Canadian National Railroad? ▼
Canadian National Railroad has been assessed $20,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $39,000 (a 47.4% reduction).
Does Canadian National Railroad have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Canadian National Railroad has 10 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 Canadian National Railroad operate in? ▼
Canadian National Railroad operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 482111). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Canadian National Railroad rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Canadian National Railroad ranks #17,019 (the top quarter 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 Canadian National Railroad's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Canadian National Railroad's total OSHA penalty of $20,500 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Airport Terminal Services, INC. in San Jose, CA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $20,500 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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