Transportation & Warehousing · Orange, TX

Eagle Railcar Services

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Eagle Railcar Services ranks #5,882 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty78% serious
$45,283
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#5,882
of 99,447 penalized employers

Eagle Railcar Services in Orange, TX has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $45,283. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Eagle Railcar Services 5 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 1.8 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,882 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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 (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, YRC Freight in Houston, TX is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $45,188 in current penalties.

1.8
violations per inspection
77.8%
of violations were serious
#5,882
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 64/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Eagle Railcar Services compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Eagle Railcar Services runs far above peers (7.4x 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

$45,283 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Eagle Railcar Services.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGAP INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2AMERICOLD LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8LINEAGE LOGISTICS LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15STONE MART, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9BERNERT BARGE LINES,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2NYS CANAL CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18APS STEVEDORING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7MENARDS INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4CARIBBEAN RETAIL VEN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10MATSON TERMINALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0DOLLAR TREE DISTRIBU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8LINDEN BULK TRANSPOR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9WAYNE INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13HAWAII STEVEDORES, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6V.I. PORT AUTHORITY …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1Eagle Railcar Services, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9
Eagle Railcar Services has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Eagle Railcar Services in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Eagle Railcar Services ranks #271 at $45,283 current penalty.

How Eagle Railcar Services Compares

Eagle Railcar Services's 1.80 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 (7.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2023-05-09

Last Inspection

2025-03-04

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,057

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 5 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.8 violations per visit. That's $9,057 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

77.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

22.2% 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

$58,455

Current Penalty Amount

$45,283

Penalty Reduction

22.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,172 from the initial assessment of $58,455. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Eagle Railcar Services compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Eagle Railcar Services Industry Avg
Inspections 5 1.9
Violations 9 3.2
Total Penalty $45,283 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,057 $3,295

Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Eagle Railcar Services, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($45,283 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

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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 Eagle Railcar Services safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Eagle Railcar Services's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 5 inspections, including 7 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 Eagle Railcar Services have?
Eagle Railcar Services has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $45,283.
How many OSHA inspections has Eagle Railcar Services had?
Eagle Railcar Services has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-05-09 and the most recent on 2025-03-04. This averages 1.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Eagle Railcar Services?
Eagle Railcar Services has been assessed $45,283 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $58,455 (a 22.5% reduction).
Does Eagle Railcar Services have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Eagle Railcar Services has 7 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 Eagle Railcar Services operate in?
Eagle Railcar Services 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 Eagle Railcar Services rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Eagle Railcar Services ranks #5,882 (the top 10% 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 Eagle Railcar Services's safety record compare to industry average?
Eagle Railcar Services's total OSHA penalty of $45,283 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (7.4x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, YRC Freight in Houston, TX is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $45,188 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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