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Gopher Towing INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gopher Towing INC ranks #89,674 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$750
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#89,674
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gopher Towing INC in Minneapolis, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $750. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Gopher Towing INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #89,674 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Big Lots Distribution Center in Rancho Cucamonga, CA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $750 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#89,674
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Gopher Towing INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Gopher Towing INC runs well below peers (0.12x 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

$750 Top 10% most affordable more affordable than 90% 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 Gopher Towing INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.43.7710.313.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJET DISTRIBUTION SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FENIX MARINE SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PET FOOD EXPERTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AMERICAN BORATE COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NJDOT LODI MAINTENAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ANATOLIA TILE & STO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3J D PACKAGING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NJTP AUTHORITY INTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ELLER-ITO STEVEDORIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FEDEX FREIGHT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1D.C. DYNA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13TRANSTAR INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SIGNATURE AVIATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LONG BEACH CONTAINER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MOORE FREIGHT SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 107 STAR LOGISTICS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LINEAGE LOGISTICS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UNITED ROAD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Gopher Towing INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Gopher Towing INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Gopher Towing INC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Gopher Towing INC is the #3,716 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($750).

How Gopher Towing INC Compares

Gopher Towing INC's 1.50 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 below peers (0.12x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-12-15

Last Inspection

2012-02-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$375

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $375 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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

$750

Current Penalty Amount

$750

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Gopher Towing INC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Gopher Towing INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 3 3.2
Total Penalty $750 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $375 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Gopher Towing INC, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($750 here).

Webers Trucking INC $750 MI Big Lots Distribution Center $750 CA Wholesome Goods $750 UT Prestolite Wire LLC $750 AZ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Jet Distribution Services INC. 2 insp. Teterboro, NJ Fenix Marine Services, LTD 2 insp. San Pedro, CA Pet Food Experts, INC. 2 insp. Cumberland, RI United Parcel Service INC. 2 insp. Waco, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Webers Trucking INC
Bay City, MI
2 inspections $750
Big Lots Distribution Center
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
2 inspections $750
Wholesome Goods
Centerville, UT
2 inspections $750
Prestolite Wire LLC
Nogales, AZ
2 inspections $750
Independent Packers CORP
Seattle, WA
2 inspections $750

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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 Gopher Towing INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gopher Towing INC's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Gopher Towing INC have? ▼
Gopher Towing INC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $750.
How many OSHA inspections has Gopher Towing INC had? ▼
Gopher Towing INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-15 and the most recent on 2012-02-29. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gopher Towing INC? ▼
Gopher Towing INC has been assessed $750 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Gopher Towing INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Gopher Towing INC has 2 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 Gopher Towing INC operate in? ▼
Gopher Towing INC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488410). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Gopher Towing INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gopher Towing INC ranks #89,674 (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 Gopher Towing INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gopher Towing INC's total OSHA penalty of $750 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, Big Lots Distribution Center in Rancho Cucamonga, CA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $750 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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