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Transportation & Warehousing · North Charleston, SC

Coastal Great Southern

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Coastal Great Southern ranks #38,458 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty71% serious
$8,925
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#38,458
of 99,447 penalized employers

Coastal Great Southern in North Charleston, SC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,925. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Coastal Great Southern 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #38,458 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, The Rukert Terminals Corporation in Baltimore, MD is another transportation & warehousing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $8,917 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#38,458
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Coastal Great Southern compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Coastal Great Southern runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$8,925 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Coastal Great Southern.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMERICAN COLD STORAG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14AMWARE FULFILLMENT O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CRAWFORD ELECTRIC SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOUTH-TEC DEVELOPMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SKY TRANSPORTATION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ROBERTS BROTHERS COA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24DOLLAR GENERAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WPX COURIER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ABC MOVING SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8F & H COLD STORAGE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALASKA WEST EXPRESS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MERCURY AIR CARGO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MIDWEST MOTOR SUPPLY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7H&M INTERNATIONAL TR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SEABOARD MARINE, LTD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DOLLAR GENERAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ASSOCIATE REFRIGERAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ARCHIVE SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MAYO AVIATION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Coastal Great Southern, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Coastal Great Southern has 2 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.

Coastal Great Southern in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Coastal Great Southern ranks #1,705 at $8,925 current penalty.

How Coastal Great Southern Compares

Coastal Great Southern's 3.50 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-06-24

Last Inspection

2011-06-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,463

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $4,463 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$8,925

Current Penalty Amount

$8,925

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Coastal Great Southern compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Coastal Great Southern Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 7 3.2
Total Penalty $8,925 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,463 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Coastal Great Southern, both outside SC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,925 here).

Mike Pirrone INC $8,920 MI The Rukert Terminals Corporation $8,917 MD Dearwester Grain Services, INC. $8,912 IL Dyncorp International $8,950 MD

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P. 2 insp. Tulsa, OK Amware Fulfillment of Georgia, LLC 2 insp. Atlanta, GA Crawford Electric Supply CO. 2 insp. San Antonio, TX South-Tec Development Corporation 2 insp. Kankakee, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

John R Mott Inc.
Albany, NY
0 inspections $0
Mike Pirrone INC
Capac, MI
2 inspections $8,920
The Rukert Terminals Corporation
Baltimore, MD
3 inspections $8,917
Endurance Transportation LLC
Tupelo, MS
0 inspections $0
Dearwester Grain Services, INC.
Carthage, IL
2 inspections $8,912

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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 Coastal Great Southern safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Coastal Great Southern's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Coastal Great Southern have? ▼
Coastal Great Southern has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,925.
How many OSHA inspections has Coastal Great Southern had? ▼
Coastal Great Southern has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-24 and the most recent on 2011-06-24. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Coastal Great Southern? ▼
Coastal Great Southern has been assessed $8,925 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Coastal Great Southern have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Coastal Great Southern has 5 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 Coastal Great Southern operate in? ▼
Coastal Great Southern operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488390). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Coastal Great Southern rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Coastal Great Southern ranks #38,458 (the upper 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 Coastal Great Southern's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Coastal Great Southern's total OSHA penalty of $8,925 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Rukert Terminals Corporation in Baltimore, MD is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $8,917 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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