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Courier Westford, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Courier Westford, INC. ranks #15,728 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty43% serious
$21,961
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#15,728
of 99,447 penalized employers

Courier Westford, INC. in Westford, MA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,961. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Courier Westford, INC. 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 23 violations, averaging 7.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,728 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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, South Carolina Medical Transportation LLC in Columbia, SC is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

7.7
violations per inspection
43.5%
of violations were serious
#15,728
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (7.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Courier Westford, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Courier Westford, INC. runs well above peers (3.6x 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

$21,961 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Courier Westford, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.012.118.124.1OSHA 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: 0STAR 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: 3Courier Westford, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23
Courier Westford, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 23 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.

Courier Westford, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Courier Westford, INC. is the #705 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($21,961).

How Courier Westford, INC. Compares

Courier Westford, INC.'s 7.67 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 (3.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-05-04

Last Inspection

2013-08-07

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,320

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 7.7 violations per visit. That's $7,320 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

43.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

4.3% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

52.2% 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

$57,700

Current Penalty Amount

$21,961

Penalty Reduction

61.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $35,739 from the initial assessment of $57,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Courier Westford, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 23 3.2
Total Penalty $21,961 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,320 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Courier Westford, INC., both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,961 here).

Nor-Am Cold Storage $21,965 IA U.S. Postal Service $21,975 TX Giant Food Stores, LLC $22,000 PA Fedex Ground $22,000 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

United Parcel Service 3 insp. Lansing, MI Ictsi Oregon INC 3 insp. Portland, OR Drumm Tank Wash, INC. 3 insp. Cincinnati, OH Ascena Retail Group, INC. 3 insp. Pataskala, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Nor-Am Cold Storage
Le Mars, IA
4 inspections $21,965
Belahs Car Service
Central Islip, NY
0 inspections $0
South Carolina Medical Transportation LLC
Columbia, SC
0 inspections $0
Wayne Sands Inc.
Moville, IA
0 inspections $0
U.S. Postal Service
Lufkin, TX
2 inspections $21,975

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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 Courier Westford, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Courier Westford, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 3 inspections, including 10 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 Courier Westford, INC. have? ▼
Courier Westford, INC. has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,961.
How many OSHA inspections has Courier Westford, INC. had? ▼
Courier Westford, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-04 and the most recent on 2013-08-07. This averages 7.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Courier Westford, INC.? ▼
Courier Westford, INC. has been assessed $21,961 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $57,700 (a 61.9% reduction).
Does Courier Westford, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Courier Westford, INC. has 10 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Courier Westford, INC. operate in? ▼
Courier Westford, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488991). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Courier Westford, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Courier Westford, INC. ranks #15,728 (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 Courier Westford, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Courier Westford, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $21,961 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (3.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, South Carolina Medical Transportation LLC in Columbia, SC 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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