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Dana Railcare, a Division of Dana Container, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dana Railcare, a Division of Dana Container, INC. ranks #1,983 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty88% serious
$93,223
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#1,983
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dana Railcare, a Division of Dana Container, INC. in Wilmington, DE has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $93,223. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Dana Railcare, a Division of Dana Container, INC.: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 25 violations, averaging 6.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,983 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 22 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 well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Metro Air Services in Boston, MA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.3
violations per inspection
88.0%
of violations were serious
#1,983
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (6.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Dana Railcare, a Division of Dana Container, INC. runs far above peers (15.2x 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

$93,223 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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 ($93,223) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $93,223 $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 Dana Railcare, a Division of Dana Container, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.007.915.823.631.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMETRO EAST INDUSTRIE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 30SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2AMAZON.COM SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11RED STAR LOGISTICS, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20CARLYLE VAN LINES, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6K.M. DAVIES CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3UPS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6VARIETY WHOLESALERS,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10NEIL JONES FOOD COMP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7VIRGINIA INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6PINE BLUFF MATERIALS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12CONTAINER MAINTENANC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1AMERICOLD LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1PERDUE FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6ALASKA MARINE TRUCKING, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5Dana Railcare, a Div…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 25
Dana Railcare, a Division of Dana Container, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 25 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.

Dana Railcare, a Division of Dana Container, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Dana Railcare, a Division of Dana Container, INC. is the #81 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($93,223).

How Dana Railcare, a Division of Dana Container, INC. Compares

Dana Railcare, a Division of Dana Container, INC.'s 6.25 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 (15.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2019-08-12

Last Inspection

2020-09-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$23,306

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.3 violations per visit. That's $23,306 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

22

Serious

88.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

8.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

4.0% 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

$381,106

Current Penalty Amount

$93,223

Penalty Reduction

75.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $287,883 from the initial assessment of $381,106. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Dana Railcare, a Division of Dana Container, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dana Railcare, a Division of Dana Container, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.9
Violations 25 3.2
Total Penalty $93,223 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $23,306 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dana Railcare, a Division of Dana Container, INC., both outside DE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($93,223 here).

Commercial Warehousing, INC. $92,880 FL Igloo Products CORP. $94,096 TX U.S. Postal Service $91,938 MA U.S. Postal Service $91,831 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Metro East Industries, INC. 4 insp. Alorton, IL Southwest Airlines CO. 4 insp. Nashville, TN Amazon.Com Services, LLC 4 insp. Sacramento, CA New Jersey Turnpike Authority 4 insp. Jersey City, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Steel City Couriers
Birmingham, AL
0 inspections $0
D Transport
Indianapolis, IN
0 inspections $0
NFI - Clean Up File
Cherry Hill, NJ
0 inspections $0
Commercial Warehousing, INC.
Winter Haven, FL
2 inspections $92,880
Metro Air Services
Boston, MA
0 inspections $0

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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 Dana Railcare, a Division of Dana Container, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dana Railcare, a Division of Dana Container, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 4 inspections, including 22 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 Dana Railcare, a Division of Dana Container, INC. have? ▼
Dana Railcare, a Division of Dana Container, INC. has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 22 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $93,223.
How many OSHA inspections has Dana Railcare, a Division of Dana Container, INC. had? ▼
Dana Railcare, a Division of Dana Container, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-08-12 and the most recent on 2020-09-22. This averages 6.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dana Railcare, a Division of Dana Container, INC.? ▼
Dana Railcare, a Division of Dana Container, INC. has been assessed $93,223 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $381,106 (a 75.5% reduction).
Does Dana Railcare, a Division of Dana Container, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dana Railcare, a Division of Dana Container, INC. has 22 serious violations, and 2 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 Dana Railcare, a Division of Dana Container, INC. operate in? ▼
Dana Railcare, a Division of Dana Container, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488210). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Dana Railcare, a Division of Dana Container, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dana Railcare, a Division of Dana Container, INC. ranks #1,983 (the top 5% 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 Dana Railcare, a Division of Dana Container, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dana Railcare, a Division of Dana Container, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $93,223 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (15.2x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Metro Air Services in Boston, MA 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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