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Ez-Liner Vogel Traffic Services

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ez-Liner Vogel Traffic Services ranks #11,027 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty67% serious
$29,032
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#11,027
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ez-Liner Vogel Traffic Services in Hull, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $29,032. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ez-Liner Vogel Traffic Services 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,027 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Crestwood INC. in Salina, KS is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $29,029 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#11,027
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.0 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 Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ez-Liner Vogel Traffic Services runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$29,032 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Ez-Liner Vogel Traffic Services.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.519.83958.377.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKRISPY KREME DOUGHNU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16HORN PACKAGING CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21METAL CULVERTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MAVERICK ARMS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27HAILO WIND SYSTEMS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15UNITEX BAG, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 74BAKER MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14NEFAB PACKAGING WEST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CLEVELAND TRACK MATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PACKAGING CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FLORIKAN ESA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27RANDALL FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9STEWART SYSTEMS BAKI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10US COSMETICS CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33CHEP SERVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JOE N. MILES & SONS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26CULPEPER FARMERS' CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ENSIGHT SOLUTIONS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12INTERPRESS TECHNOLOG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BARDANE MFG. CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15Ez-Liner Vogel Traff…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18
Ez-Liner Vogel Traffic Services has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 18 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Ez-Liner Vogel Traffic Services in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Ez-Liner Vogel Traffic Services is the #5,475 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($29,032).

How Ez-Liner Vogel Traffic Services Compares

Ez-Liner Vogel Traffic Services's 9.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-07-21

Last Inspection

2023-08-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$14,516

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $14,516 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$58,059

Current Penalty Amount

$29,032

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $29,027 from the initial assessment of $58,059. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Ez-Liner Vogel Traffic Services compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ez-Liner Vogel Traffic Services Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 18 8.0
Total Penalty $29,032 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $14,516 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ez-Liner Vogel Traffic Services, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($29,032 here).

Harvey Pallets, INC. $29,033 IL J.S.B. Industries, INC. $29,031 MA Crestwood INC. $29,029 KS Tarrier Foods Corporation $29,037 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation 2 insp. West Allis, WI Horn Packaging Corporation 2 insp. Lancaster, MA Metal Culverts, INC. 2 insp. Havana, IL Maverick Arms INC. 2 insp. Eagle Pass, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Harvey Pallets, INC.
Blue Island, IL
5 inspections $29,033
J.S.B. Industries, INC.
Chelsea, MA
3 inspections $29,031
Crestwood INC.
Salina, KS
6 inspections $29,029
Tarrier Foods Corporation
Columbus, OH
2 inspections $29,037
General Shale Brick, INC.
Augusta, GA
2 inspections $29,038

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What to do with this record

Use Ez-Liner Vogel Traffic Services's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Ez-Liner Vogel Traffic Services safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ez-Liner Vogel Traffic Services's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 2 inspections, including 12 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ez-Liner Vogel Traffic Services have? ▼
Ez-Liner Vogel Traffic Services has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $29,032.
How many OSHA inspections has Ez-Liner Vogel Traffic Services had? ▼
Ez-Liner Vogel Traffic Services has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-07-21 and the most recent on 2023-08-15. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ez-Liner Vogel Traffic Services? ▼
Ez-Liner Vogel Traffic Services has been assessed $29,032 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $58,059 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Ez-Liner Vogel Traffic Services have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ez-Liner Vogel Traffic Services 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 Ez-Liner Vogel Traffic Services operate in? ▼
Ez-Liner Vogel Traffic Services operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333120). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ez-Liner Vogel Traffic Services rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ez-Liner Vogel Traffic Services ranks #11,027 (the top quarter 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 Ez-Liner Vogel Traffic Services's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ez-Liner Vogel Traffic Services's total OSHA penalty of $29,032 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Crestwood INC. in Salina, KS is a similar manufacturing employer with $29,029 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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