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Ergon Terminaling, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ergon Terminaling, INC. ranks #62,366 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$3,872
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#62,366
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ergon Terminaling, INC. in Memphis, TN has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,872. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ergon Terminaling, INC. 3 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #62,366 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, R & R Industries, INC. in Holly Hill, FL is another transportation & warehousing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $3,880 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#62,366
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ergon Terminaling, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Ergon Terminaling, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$3,872 Top 37% most affordable more affordable than 63% 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 Ergon Terminaling, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedOLLIE'S BARGAIN OUTL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29INTERNATIONAL BONDED…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SPEED FC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15CENTRAL TRANSPORT LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SSA MARINE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1GATEWAY WAREHOUSE CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4VERITIV OPERATING CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GRETCHEN SCOTT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4METRO TRANSIT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2US POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1VANCOUVER WAREHOUSE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MTA NYCT ENY DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NYSMTA LIRR / ATLANT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SCHENKER, INC. DBA D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20BROKERS LOGISTICS, L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9AVIATION PORT SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GREATER CINCINNATI M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Ergon Terminaling, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Ergon Terminaling, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Ergon Terminaling, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Ergon Terminaling, INC. ranks #2,685 at $3,872 current penalty.

How Ergon Terminaling, INC. Compares

Ergon Terminaling, INC.'s 1.33 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 (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-06-22

Last Inspection

2024-03-12

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,291

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 13 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $1,291 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$6,453

Current Penalty Amount

$3,872

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,581 from the initial assessment of $6,453. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Ergon Terminaling, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 4 3.2
Total Penalty $3,872 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,291 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ergon Terminaling, INC., both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,872 here).

Garland Food $3,872 FL R & R Industries, INC. $3,880 FL Dutch Farms, INC. $3,856 IL U.S. Postal Service $3,888 KY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ollie's Bargain Outlet, INC. 3 insp. York, PA International Bonded Couriers, INC. 3 insp. Rosemont, IL Speed FC 3 insp. Pataskala, OH Central Transport LLC. 3 insp. Bath, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Garland Food
Plant City, FL
2 inspections $3,872
Sort & Pack
Columbus, OH
0 inspections $0
Empire International Travel
Rockville, MD
0 inspections $0
R & R Industries, INC.
Holly Hill, FL
3 inspections $3,880
U. S. Postal Service
Biloxi, MS
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 Ergon Terminaling, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ergon Terminaling, INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 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 Ergon Terminaling, INC. have? ▼
Ergon Terminaling, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,872.
How many OSHA inspections has Ergon Terminaling, INC. had? ▼
Ergon Terminaling, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-22 and the most recent on 2024-03-12. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ergon Terminaling, INC.? ▼
Ergon Terminaling, INC. has been assessed $3,872 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,453 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Ergon Terminaling, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ergon Terminaling, INC. has 2 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 Ergon Terminaling, INC. operate in? ▼
Ergon Terminaling, INC. 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 Ergon Terminaling, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ergon Terminaling, INC. ranks #62,366 (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 Ergon Terminaling, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ergon Terminaling, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,872 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, R & R Industries, INC. in Holly Hill, FL is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $3,880 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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