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Transportation & Warehousing · Norfolk, VA

Express Container Services INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Express Container Services INC. ranks #73,842 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty63% serious
$2,304
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#73,842
of 99,447 penalized employers

Express Container Services INC. in Norfolk, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,304. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Express Container Services INC. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #73,842 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Elcon Services, Inc in Monroeton, PA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
62.5%
of violations were serious
#73,842
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 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 Express Container Services INC. runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$2,304 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% 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 Express Container Services INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011.322.633.845.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEW JERSEY DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28SYSCO ALASKA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 43EXEL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HALCO LIGHTING TECHN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24TRANSTAR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GL PACK, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SSA SAN JUAN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2XPO LOGISTICS FREIGH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EXPRESS FREIGHT HAND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SHIPPERS GROUP THREE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BALL'S FOOD STORES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PASHA STEVEDORING & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BELHAVEN SHIPYARD & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VICKERS' DISTRIBUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8KEHE DISTRIBUTORS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RAYMOND CORCORAN TRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COLOUR REPUBLIC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HARBOR MARITIME & ST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1A.R.E. ACCESSORIES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4A. MASTROCCO JR. MOV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Express Container Se…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Express Container Services INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Express Container Services INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Express Container Services INC. sits at penalty rank #3,133 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($2,304 assessed).

How Express Container Services INC. Compares

Express Container Services INC.'s 4.00 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-01-08

Last Inspection

2014-03-11

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,152

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $1,152 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

62.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

37.5% 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

$3,160

Current Penalty Amount

$2,304

Penalty Reduction

27.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $856 from the initial assessment of $3,160. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Express Container Services INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Express Container Services INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 8 3.2
Total Penalty $2,304 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,152 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Express Container Services INC., both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,304 here).

YRC INC. $2,304 NY Apa Logistics $2,300 NJ Samoa Tuna Processors $2,308 AS Hawaii Stevedores, INC. $2,300 HI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

New Jersey Department of Transportation- Crew 337 Clinton Point Yard 2 insp. Clinton, NJ Sysco Alaska 2 insp. Anchorage, AK Exel INC 2 insp. Middletown, OH Halco Lighting Technologies, LLC 2 insp. Norcross, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Elcon Services, Inc
Monroeton, PA
0 inspections $0
YRC INC.
Maybrook, NY
3 inspections $2,304
King Transportation Services
Mooresville, NC
0 inspections $0
Texmaster Express Courier, Inc
Arlington, TX
0 inspections $0
Lucky Enterprises
Rock Island, IL
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 Express Container Services INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Express Container Services INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Express Container Services INC. have? ▼
Express Container Services INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,304.
How many OSHA inspections has Express Container Services INC. had? ▼
Express Container Services INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-08 and the most recent on 2014-03-11. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Express Container Services INC.? ▼
Express Container Services INC. has been assessed $2,304 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,160 (a 27.1% reduction).
Does Express Container Services INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Express Container Services INC. has 5 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 Express Container Services INC. operate in? ▼
Express Container Services 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 Express Container Services INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Express Container Services INC. ranks #73,842 (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 Express Container Services INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Express Container Services INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,304 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, Elcon Services, Inc in Monroeton, PA 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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