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Transportation & Warehousing · Chattanooga, TN

Environmental Barge Services, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Environmental Barge Services, LLC ranks #56,763 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty73% serious
$4,795
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#56,763
of 99,447 penalized employers

Environmental Barge Services, LLC in Chattanooga, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,795. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Environmental Barge Services, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #56,763 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Grin LH in Laredo, TX is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
72.7%
of violations were serious
#56,763
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 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 Environmental Barge Services, LLC runs moderately below peers (0.8x 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

$4,795 Top 43% most affordable more affordable than 57% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $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 Environmental Barge Services, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.14.89.514.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOASSO AMERICA CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AXIS TRANSPORT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KUEHNE + NAGEL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4APL LOGISTICS WAREHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UPS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NO LIMIT AUTO SPORTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PENSKE LOGISTICS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OSU NJ WAREHOUSE DIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SHERWOOD FOOD DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MONDELEZ GLOBAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GLYCERIN TRADERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3UNION COMPRESS WAREH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FIVE STAR FOOD SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AT XPRESS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COPE BESTWAY EXPRESS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FOODLINER, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ESTES EXPRESS LINES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PREMIER JETS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16WHEALON TOWING & SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HEART OF VIRGINIA AV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18Environmental Barge …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
Environmental Barge Services, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Environmental Barge Services, LLC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Environmental Barge Services, LLC ranks #2,445 at $4,795 current penalty.

How Environmental Barge Services, LLC Compares

Environmental Barge Services, LLC's 5.50 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-03-12

Last Inspection

2024-05-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,398

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $2,398 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

72.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

27.3% 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

$7,992

Current Penalty Amount

$4,795

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,197 from the initial assessment of $7,992. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Environmental Barge Services, LLC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Environmental Barge Services, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 11 3.2
Total Penalty $4,795 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,398 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Environmental Barge Services, LLC, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,795 here).

Island Topsoil LLC $4,800 HI Prime Now LLC $4,800 CA Eclipse Advantage INC. $4,800 OH Panalpina INC. $4,800 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Boasso America Corporation 2 insp. Garden City, GA Axis Transport, LLC 2 insp. Pecos, TX Kuehne + Nagel INC. 2 insp. Atlanta, GA Apl Logistics Warehouse Management Services, INC. 2 insp. Lithia Springs, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Grin LH
Laredo, TX
0 inspections $0
Island Topsoil LLC
Kapolei, HI
2 inspections $4,800
Prime Now LLC
San Francisco, CA
2 inspections $4,800
Eclipse Advantage INC.
Austinburg, OH
2 inspections $4,800
Panalpina INC.
Jamaica, NY
2 inspections $4,800

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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 Environmental Barge Services, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Environmental Barge Services, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Environmental Barge Services, LLC have? ▼
Environmental Barge Services, LLC has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,795.
How many OSHA inspections has Environmental Barge Services, LLC had? ▼
Environmental Barge Services, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-03-12 and the most recent on 2024-05-30. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Environmental Barge Services, LLC? ▼
Environmental Barge Services, LLC has been assessed $4,795 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,992 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Environmental Barge Services, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Environmental Barge Services, LLC has 8 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 Environmental Barge Services, LLC operate in? ▼
Environmental Barge Services, LLC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488320). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Environmental Barge Services, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Environmental Barge Services, LLC ranks #56,763 (the lower 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 Environmental Barge Services, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Environmental Barge Services, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $4,795 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Grin LH in Laredo, TX 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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