Transportation & Warehousing · Kansas City, KS

Central Transport

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Central Transport ranks #22,608 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty86% serious
$15,923
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#22,608
of 99,447 penalized employers

Central Transport in Kansas City, KS 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: $15,923. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Central Transport 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. 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 #22,608 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Mega Gulf Coast Lines, Inc. in Grand Prairie, TX is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
85.7%
of violations were serious
#22,608
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 Central Transport compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Central Transport runs well above peers (2.6x 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

$15,923 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Central Transport.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTAR SNACKS CO., LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15GARDEN STATE COLD ST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13QUALITY 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: 0MEMPHIS SHELBY CO AI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7PB & K TRANSPORTATIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CATALYST TRADING CO …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9DOLGENCORP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TERMINAL TRANSFER INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13SALVATION ARMY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SWISSPORT CARGO SERV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4UPS FREIGHT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3Central Transport, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Central Transport 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.

Central Transport in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Central Transport is the #1,031 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($15,923).

How Central Transport Compares

Central Transport'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 well above peers (2.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2018-02-01

Last Inspection

2022-04-27

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,308

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $5,308 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

85.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$41,745

Current Penalty Amount

$15,923

Penalty Reduction

61.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $25,822 from the initial assessment of $41,745. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Central Transport compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Central Transport Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 7 3.2
Total Penalty $15,923 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,308 $3,295

Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Central Transport, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Central Transport safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Central Transport's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 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 Central Transport have?
Central Transport has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,923.
How many OSHA inspections has Central Transport had?
Central Transport has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-02-01 and the most recent on 2022-04-27. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Central Transport?
Central Transport has been assessed $15,923 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $41,745 (a 61.9% reduction).
Does Central Transport have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Central Transport has 6 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 Central Transport operate in?
Central Transport operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488510). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Central Transport rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Central Transport ranks #22,608 (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 Central Transport's safety record compare to industry average?
Central Transport's total OSHA penalty of $15,923 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mega Gulf Coast Lines, Inc. in Grand Prairie, TX 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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