Transportation & Warehousing · Walnutport, PA

Elk Lighting, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Elk Lighting, INC. ranks #28,952 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$12,451
OSHA penalties: 6
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #28,952
of 99,447 penalized employers

Elk Lighting, INC. in Walnutport, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,451. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Elk Lighting, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,952 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Goch & Son's Towing in Detroit, MI is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection: 50.0%
of violations were serious: #28,952
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Elk Lighting, INC.

$12,451
Transportation & Warehousing avg

$6,129

What this shows Elk Lighting, INC. runs well above peers (2.0x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$12,451 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Elk Lighting, INC..

Elk Lighting, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Elk Lighting, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Elk Lighting, INC. sits at penalty rank #1,294 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($12,451 assessed).

How Elk Lighting, INC. Compares

Elk Lighting, INC.'s 3.00 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 well above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-10-05

Last Inspection

2017-01-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,226

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $6,226 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Serious

50.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$18,489

Current Penalty Amount

$12,451

Penalty Reduction

32.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,038 from the initial assessment of $18,489. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric	Elk Lighting, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	1.9
Violations	6	3.2
Total Penalty	$12,451	$6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$6,226	$3,295

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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Elk Lighting, INC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,451 here).

Crosscountry Freight Solutions $12,463 SD U. S. Postal Service $12,432 FL Rap Sport INC. $12,472 NJ BYK USA, INC. $12,429 CT

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.

Goch & Son's Towing

Detroit, MI

0 inspections $0

Crosscountry Freight Solutions

Sioux Falls, SD

2 inspections $12,463

4 inspections $12,432

Rap Sport INC.

Secaucus, NJ

2 inspections $12,472

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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 Elk Lighting, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Elk Lighting, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Elk Lighting, INC. have? ▼

Elk Lighting, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,451.

How many OSHA inspections has Elk Lighting, INC. had? ▼

Elk Lighting, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-10-05 and the most recent on 2017-01-04. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Elk Lighting, INC.? ▼

Elk Lighting, INC. has been assessed $12,451 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,489 (a 32.7% reduction).

Does Elk Lighting, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Elk Lighting, INC. has 3 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 Elk Lighting, INC. operate in? ▼

Elk Lighting, 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 Elk Lighting, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Elk Lighting, INC. ranks #28,952 (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 Elk Lighting, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Elk Lighting, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $12,451 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Goch & Son's Towing in Detroit, MI 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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