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Excel Railcar Services, Incorporated

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Excel Railcar Services, Incorporated ranks #44,731 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty80% serious
$7,165
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#44,731
of 99,447 penalized employers

Excel Railcar Services, Incorporated in Kenney, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,165. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Excel Railcar Services, Incorporated 2 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #44,731 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Rscva DBA Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, NV is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,178 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#44,731
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 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 Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Excel Railcar Services, Incorporated runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$7,165 Bottom 45% least affordable more affordable than 45% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Excel Railcar Services, Incorporated.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.15.810.515.219.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSANITARY LINEN SUPPL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18GREGORY POOLE EQUIPM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12HAKUYOSHA INTERNATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AMERIPRIDE SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ROUND2, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JASON LEE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SES CLEANZ NORFOLK, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18EXPERT BODY AND MECH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PARKLAWN MEMORIAL GA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROBERT DANIELS SALON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HOUSER ENTERPRISES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SERVPRO OF BOUNTIFUL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ADRI, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PYRAMID ELECTRICAL C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RAFAEL LOPEZ DBA RAF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AUTUMNS AUTO LUBE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GB AUTO SERVICE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MARIO'S BODY SHOP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NATIONAL CEMETERY AD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CARROLL COUNTY - CIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19Excel Railcar Servic…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Excel Railcar Services, Incorporated has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Excel Railcar Services, Incorporated in the Other Services enforcement ledger

In Other Services, Excel Railcar Services, Incorporated sits at penalty rank #686 of 2,361 penalized establishments ($7,165 assessed).

How Excel Railcar Services, Incorporated Compares

Excel Railcar Services, Incorporated's 7.50 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

Against the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-05-12

Last Inspection

2023-12-05

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,583

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 9 years, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $3,583 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$9,930

Current Penalty Amount

$7,165

Penalty Reduction

27.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,765 from the initial assessment of $9,930. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Excel Railcar Services, Incorporated compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Excel Railcar Services, Incorporated Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 15 3.8
Total Penalty $7,165 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,583 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,165 here).

T & B Auto Repair $7,175 VA Rscva DBA Reno-Sparks Convention Center $7,178 NV Martin Vega an Individual $7,150 CA Advent Cleaners LLC $7,182 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sanitary Linen Supply INC 2 insp. Neptune, NJ Gregory Poole Equipment Company, INC. 2 insp. Raleigh, NC Hakuyosha International INC 2 insp. Honolulu, HI Ameripride Services, INC. 2 insp. Springfield, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Posh Hair Studio
Colleyville, TX
0 inspections $0
Terry's Service Center
San Jon, NM
0 inspections $0
T & B Auto Repair
Newport News, VA
2 inspections $7,175
Rscva DBA Reno-Sparks Convention Center
Reno, NV
2 inspections $7,178
Martin Vega an Individual
San Jose, CA
2 inspections $7,150

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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 Excel Railcar Services, Incorporated safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Excel Railcar Services, Incorporated's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 12 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Excel Railcar Services, Incorporated have? ▼
Excel Railcar Services, Incorporated has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,165.
How many OSHA inspections has Excel Railcar Services, Incorporated had? ▼
Excel Railcar Services, Incorporated has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-05-12 and the most recent on 2023-12-05. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Excel Railcar Services, Incorporated? ▼
Excel Railcar Services, Incorporated has been assessed $7,165 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,930 (a 27.8% reduction).
Does Excel Railcar Services, Incorporated have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Excel Railcar Services, Incorporated has 12 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 Excel Railcar Services, Incorporated operate in? ▼
Excel Railcar Services, Incorporated operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811310). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Excel Railcar Services, Incorporated rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Excel Railcar Services, Incorporated ranks #44,731 (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 Excel Railcar Services, Incorporated's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Excel Railcar Services, Incorporated's total OSHA penalty of $7,165 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rscva DBA Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, NV is a similar other services employer with $7,178 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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