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Transportation & Warehousing · Lima, OH

Foster Logistics, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Foster Logistics, LLC ranks #17,345 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty93% serious
$20,166
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#17,345
of 99,447 penalized employers

Foster Logistics, LLC in Lima, OH 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: $20,166. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Foster Logistics, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. 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 #17,345 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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, Angel Vargas in Villalba, PR is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
93.3%
of violations were serious
#17,345
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 Foster Logistics, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Foster Logistics, LLC runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$20,166 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Foster Logistics, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.44.98.512.115.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMARINE TERMINALS CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AIR EXPRESS INTERNAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ARAMEX NEW YORK LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JUNCTION VENTURES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SYMBIA OF COLORADO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMENTUM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3INTERSTATE WAREHOUSI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TAWA SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SHERWOOD FOOD DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JOSÉ SANTIAGO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ROWE HOME SOLUTIONS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DISTRIBUTION TECHNOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BIMBO BAKERIES USA, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8RIVERCITY LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FOX TRANSPORTATION INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NJ OFFICE OF INFORMA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AMR CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2REFRIG-IT WAREHOUSE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NORTHERN FLORIDA TRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Foster Logistics, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Foster Logistics, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Foster Logistics, LLC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Foster Logistics, LLC is the #778 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($20,166).

How Foster Logistics, LLC Compares

Foster Logistics, LLC's 7.50 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 well above peers (3.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-11-02

Last Inspection

2024-01-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,083

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $10,083 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

93.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

6.7% 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

$45,170

Current Penalty Amount

$20,166

Penalty Reduction

55.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $25,004 from the initial assessment of $45,170. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Foster Logistics, LLC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Foster Logistics, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 15 3.2
Total Penalty $20,166 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,083 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Foster Logistics, LLC, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,166 here).

First Student, INC. $20,200 AK Maher Terminals INC. $20,202 NJ Best Choice Products, INC. $20,203 GA U. S. Postal Service $20,110 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Marine Terminals CORP. 2 insp. San Pedro, CA Air Express International DBA DHL Global Forwarding 2 insp. Romulus, MI Aramex New York LTD. 2 insp. Jamaica, NY Junction Ventures LLC 2 insp. Long Beach, CA

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Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

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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 Foster Logistics, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Foster Logistics, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 14 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Foster Logistics, LLC have? ▼
Foster Logistics, LLC has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,166.
How many OSHA inspections has Foster Logistics, LLC had? ▼
Foster Logistics, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-11-02 and the most recent on 2024-01-10. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Foster Logistics, LLC? ▼
Foster Logistics, LLC has been assessed $20,166 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $45,170 (a 55.4% reduction).
Does Foster Logistics, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Foster Logistics, LLC has 14 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 Foster Logistics, LLC operate in? ▼
Foster Logistics, LLC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Foster Logistics, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Foster Logistics, LLC ranks #17,345 (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 Foster Logistics, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Foster Logistics, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $20,166 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Angel Vargas in Villalba, PR 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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