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Transportation & Warehousing · Hearne, TX

Gatx Rail Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gatx Rail Corporation ranks #22,735 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty44% serious
$15,840
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#22,735
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gatx Rail Corporation in Hearne, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,840. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Gatx Rail Corporation 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,735 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Martinek Grain in Celina, TX is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
44.4%
of violations were serious
#22,735
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Gatx Rail Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Gatx Rail Corporation runs well above peers (2.6x 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

$15,840 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Gatx Rail Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMERICOLD LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14MATSON NAVIGATION CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5UPS FREIGHT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MENZIES AVIATION (US…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1NEW PENN MOTOR EXPRE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BAILEY PORT INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14VENEER CHIP TRANSPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15ASI SERVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7WINNER AVIATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0RITE AID OF MARYLAND…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PLATINUM TRANSPORTAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DEE ZEE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14DAVINCI MICRO FULFIL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3Gatx Rail Corporation, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Gatx Rail Corporation has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Gatx Rail Corporation in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Gatx Rail Corporation is the #1,033 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($15,840).

How Gatx Rail Corporation Compares

Gatx Rail Corporation's 3.00 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 well above peers (2.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-05-26

Last Inspection

2014-12-11

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,280

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $5,280 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

44.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

55.6% 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

$26,400

Current Penalty Amount

$15,840

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,560 from the initial assessment of $26,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Gatx Rail Corporation compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Gatx Rail Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 9 3.2
Total Penalty $15,840 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,280 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Gatx Rail Corporation, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,840 here).

Port Contractors, INC. $15,862 DE Aps Stevedoring, LLC $15,813 OR Allied Frozen Storage, INC. $15,800 NY National Railroad Passenger Corporation $15,775 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Americold Logistics, LLC 3 insp. Burley, ID U.S. Postal Service - los Angeles 3 insp. Los Angeles, CA U.S. Postal Service 3 insp. Lake Worth, FL Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC 3 insp. Birmingham, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Chanelle & Brandos Transport LLC
Bath, PA
0 inspections $0
Martinek Grain
Celina, TX
0 inspections $0
Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART)
Oakland, CA
0 inspections $0
Port Contractors, INC.
New Castle, DE
2 inspections $15,862
CE&G Transport Services
Marquand, MO
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 Gatx Rail Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gatx Rail Corporation's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Gatx Rail Corporation have? ▼
Gatx Rail Corporation has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,840.
How many OSHA inspections has Gatx Rail Corporation had? ▼
Gatx Rail Corporation has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-26 and the most recent on 2014-12-11. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gatx Rail Corporation? ▼
Gatx Rail Corporation has been assessed $15,840 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,400 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Gatx Rail Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Gatx Rail Corporation has 4 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 Gatx Rail Corporation operate in? ▼
Gatx Rail Corporation operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488210). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Gatx Rail Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gatx Rail Corporation ranks #22,735 (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 Gatx Rail Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gatx Rail Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $15,840 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Martinek Grain in Celina, TX 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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