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Cement Distributors INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cement Distributors INC ranks #94,479 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty11% serious
$400
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#94,479
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cement Distributors INC in Arlington, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cement Distributors INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #94,479 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, Dehaven's Transfer & Storage of Greensboro, INC. in Greensboro, NC is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $400 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
11.1%
of violations were serious
#94,479
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 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 Cement Distributors INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Cement Distributors INC runs well below peers (0.07x 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

$400 Top 5% most affordable more affordable than 95% 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 Cement Distributors INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.68.115.522.930.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLA EXPRESS ONE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICAN SALES AND M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MVBS JEFFERSONVILLE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24LIBERTY TERMINALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29LINEAGE LOGISTICS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9K-VA-T FOOD STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NICHOLSON TERMINAL &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SUN TERMINALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TAYLORED SERVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CRIPPLE CREEK ENERGY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MOBILE RAIL SOLUTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GUAM PAK EXPRESS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3YRC INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5INNOTRAC CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LOUISVILLE MEGA CAVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CENTRO OF OSWEGO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JORDAN TRANSFER COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2C MAC TRANSPORTATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2IWATA BOLT USA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MASS TRANSPORTATION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Cement Distributors …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Cement Distributors INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Cement Distributors INC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Cement Distributors INC ranks #3,871 at $400 current penalty.

How Cement Distributors INC Compares

Cement Distributors INC'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 well below peers (0.07x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-09-12

Last Inspection

2013-09-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $200 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

11.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

88.9% 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

$400

Current Penalty Amount

$400

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Cement Distributors INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 9 3.2
Total Penalty $400 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $200 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cement Distributors INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($400 here).

United Parcel Service INC $400 OR Almacenes del Castillo $400 PR Dehaven's Transfer & Storage of Greensboro, INC. $400 NC Swissport Cargo Services $400 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

LA Express One INC 2 insp. Santa Ana, CA American Sales and Management Organization, LLC 2 insp. Miami, FL MVBS Jeffersonville 2 insp. Jeffersonville, IN Liberty Terminals, LLC 2 insp. Savannah, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

United Parcel Service INC
Pendleton, OR
2 inspections $400
Almacenes del Castillo
Guaynabo, PR
2 inspections $400
Precise Manufacturing & Engine
Vancouver, WA
2 inspections $400
Dehaven's Transfer & Storage of Greensboro, INC.
Greensboro, NC
2 inspections $400
Swissport Cargo Services
San Francisco, CA
2 inspections $400

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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 Cement Distributors INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cement Distributors INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 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 Cement Distributors INC have? ▼
Cement Distributors INC has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $400.
How many OSHA inspections has Cement Distributors INC had? ▼
Cement Distributors INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-09-12 and the most recent on 2013-09-12. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cement Distributors INC? ▼
Cement Distributors INC has been assessed $400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Cement Distributors INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cement Distributors 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 Cement Distributors INC operate in? ▼
Cement Distributors INC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484121). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Cement Distributors INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cement Distributors INC ranks #94,479 (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 Cement Distributors INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cement Distributors INC's total OSHA penalty of $400 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, Dehaven's Transfer & Storage of Greensboro, INC. in Greensboro, NC is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $400 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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