Transportation & Warehousing · Kearny, NJ

Cargo Force INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cargo Force INC. ranks #60,288 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty43% serious
$4,200
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#60,288
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cargo Force INC. in Kearny, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Cargo Force INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #60,288 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Veritiv Operating Company in Aurora, IL is another transportation & warehousing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $4,200 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
42.9%
of violations were serious
#60,288
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Cargo Force INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Cargo Force INC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$4,200 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% 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 Cargo Force INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ICTSI OREGON INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20DRUMM TANK WASH, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ASCENA RETAIL GROUP,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CON-WAY FREIGHT INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6VOLPE EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4RITCHIE GRAIN ELEVAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0AMERICAN AIRLINES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5REINHART FOOD SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0QUALITY RAIL SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10OWENSBORO GRAIN COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ACE HARDWARE CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ATLANTIC CONTAINER S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15PAGO PAGO TRADING CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2US POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PARSEC, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MTA NYCT JAY STREET …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3JCM ASSOCIATES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0G & W PINE & HARDWOO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0Cargo Force INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Cargo Force INC. has 3 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.

Cargo Force INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Cargo Force INC. is the #2,586 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($4,200).

How Cargo Force INC. Compares

Cargo Force INC.'s 2.33 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 (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-01-17

Last Inspection

2015-03-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $1,400 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

42.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

57.1% 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

$14,000

Current Penalty Amount

$4,200

Penalty Reduction

70.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,800 from the initial assessment of $14,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Cargo Force INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 7 3.2
Total Penalty $4,200 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,400 $3,295

Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cargo Force INC., both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,200 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

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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 Cargo Force INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Cargo Force INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Cargo Force INC. have?
Cargo Force INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Cargo Force INC. had?
Cargo Force INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-01-17 and the most recent on 2015-03-12. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cargo Force INC.?
Cargo Force INC. has been assessed $4,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,000 (a 70.0% reduction).
Does Cargo Force INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Cargo Force INC. has 3 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 Cargo Force INC. operate in?
Cargo Force INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Cargo Force INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cargo Force INC. ranks #60,288 (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 Cargo Force INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Cargo Force INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,200 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Veritiv Operating Company in Aurora, IL is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $4,200 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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