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Continental Terminals, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Continental Terminals, INC. ranks #1,345 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 26 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty69% serious
$117,000
OSHA penalties
26
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#1,345
of 99,447 penalized employers

Continental Terminals, INC. in Kearny, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 26 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $117,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Continental Terminals, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 26 violations, averaging 13.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,345 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 were classified as serious and 2 as willful - 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, United Parcel Service of America INC. in Highland Heights, OH is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $117,000 in current penalties.

13.0
violations per inspection
69.2%
of violations were serious
#1,345
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 26 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (13.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Continental Terminals, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Continental Terminals, INC. runs far above peers (19.1x 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

$117,000 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($117,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $117,000 $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 Continental Terminals, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.314.722.029.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOTAL LOGISTIC SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SYGMA NETWORK INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LOGISTICS INSIGHT CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GHC REID & COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LOGISTEC USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MONTANA RAIL LINK, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COLE HAAN LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CERES MARINE TERMINA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OAHU TRANSIT SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HIGH TIME INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WHOLE FOODS MARKET C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1STUDDARD RELOCATION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SOUTHWEST REFRIGERAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CLOVERLEAF COLD STOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LAKEWOOD TOWING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28DONGAH AMERICA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AEROSHINE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KNIGHT TRANSPORTATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MTA NYCT 21ST ST VAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NYS MTA METRO NORTH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Continental Terminal…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26
Continental Terminals, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 26 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.

Continental Terminals, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Continental Terminals, INC. ranks #54 at $117,000 current penalty.

How Continental Terminals, INC. Compares

Continental Terminals, INC.'s 13.00 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 far above peers (19.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-03-15

Last Inspection

2012-05-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

13.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$58,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 13.0 violations per visit. That's $58,500 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

69.2% of total

2

Willful

7.7% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

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

$162,400

Current Penalty Amount

$117,000

Penalty Reduction

28.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $45,400 from the initial assessment of $162,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Continental Terminals, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 26 3.2
Total Penalty $117,000 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $58,500 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($117,000 here).

United Parcel Service of America INC. $117,000 OH Ssa Pacific, INC. $117,075 CA Americold Logistics, LLC $117,250 ID U.S. Postal Service $118,154 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Total Logistic Services, INC. 2 insp. Orlando, FL Sygma Network INC 2 insp. Kansas City, MO Logistics Insight Corporation 2 insp. Grand Prairie, TX GHC Reid & Company 2 insp. Pago Pago, AS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

United Parcel Service of America INC.
Highland Heights, OH
2 inspections $117,000
Ameritrans - #17
Dumfries, VA
0 inspections $0
Massman Trucking
Okemos, MI
0 inspections $0
Ssa Pacific, INC.
San Diego, CA
3 inspections $117,075
Americold Logistics, LLC
Burley, ID
3 inspections $117,250

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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 Continental Terminals, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Continental Terminals, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 26 violations across 2 inspections, including 18 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 Continental Terminals, INC. have? ▼
Continental Terminals, INC. has 26 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 2 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $117,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Continental Terminals, INC. had? ▼
Continental Terminals, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-15 and the most recent on 2012-05-24. This averages 13.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Continental Terminals, INC.? ▼
Continental Terminals, INC. has been assessed $117,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $162,400 (a 28.0% reduction).
Does Continental Terminals, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Continental Terminals, INC. has 18 serious violations, 2 willful 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 Continental Terminals, INC. operate in? ▼
Continental Terminals, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Continental Terminals, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Continental Terminals, INC. ranks #1,345 (the top 1% 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 Continental Terminals, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Continental Terminals, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $117,000 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (19.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, United Parcel Service of America INC. in Highland Heights, OH is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $117,000 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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