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Grane Transportation Industries, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Grane Transportation Industries, INC ranks #23,371 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty88% serious
$15,444
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#23,371
of 99,447 penalized employers

Grane Transportation Industries, INC in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,444. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Grane Transportation Industries, INC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 5.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,371 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 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, Davison's Delivery Inc. in Covina, CA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.7
violations per inspection
88.2%
of violations were serious
#23,371
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 8/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.7 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 Grane Transportation Industries, INC runs well above peers (2.5x 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

$15,444 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% 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 Grane Transportation Industries, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ANCHOR SANDBLASTING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MCGEE AIR SERVICES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3UNITED AIRLINES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11FIRESTONE BUILDING P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1QUANTEM AVIATION SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0U. S. POSTAL SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0Lucca Freezer & Cold…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17NEWARK REFRIGERATED …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12KENOSHA BEEF INT'L, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CHOCTAW TRANSPORTATI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9DARTAGNAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3AMERICOLD LOGISTICS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DAYTONA FLEXIBLE PAC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6JOSE SANTIAGO INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3AMAZON.COM SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3YRC FREIGHT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6FOSS MARITIME COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7AMERICOLD LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0Grane Transportation…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17
Grane Transportation Industries, INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Grane Transportation Industries, INC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Grane Transportation Industries, INC ranks #1,050 at $15,444 current penalty.

How Grane Transportation Industries, INC Compares

Grane Transportation Industries, INC's 5.67 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 (2.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-03-17

Last Inspection

2015-06-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,148

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.7 violations per visit. That's $5,148 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

88.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

11.8% 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

$30,885

Current Penalty Amount

$15,444

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,441 from the initial assessment of $30,885. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Grane Transportation Industries, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 17 3.2
Total Penalty $15,444 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,148 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Grane Transportation Industries, INC, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,444 here).

C&C-DFM, Roads Division, Street Sweeping Yard $15,439 HI Jingdong Logistics United States Company $15,415 NJ Clark County Airport McCarran International $15,413 NV Young Brothers, Limited $15,476 HI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

U.S. Postal Service 3 insp. Chesapeake, VA Anchor Sandblasting and Coatings, LLC 3 insp. Tampa, FL McGee Air Services, INC. 3 insp. San Francisco, CA United Airlines, INC. 3 insp. Honolulu, HI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

C&C-DFM, Roads Division, Street Sweeping Yard
Honolulu, HI
2 inspections $15,439
Jurado Family Farms Inc
Anthony, NM
0 inspections $0
Davison's Delivery Inc.
Covina, CA
0 inspections $0
Express One, Inc.
Brewton, AL
0 inspections $0
Estes Express Lines
Charleston, WV
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 Grane Transportation Industries, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Grane Transportation Industries, INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 3 inspections, including 15 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 Grane Transportation Industries, INC have? ▼
Grane Transportation Industries, INC has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,444.
How many OSHA inspections has Grane Transportation Industries, INC had? ▼
Grane Transportation Industries, INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-03-17 and the most recent on 2015-06-30. This averages 5.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Grane Transportation Industries, INC? ▼
Grane Transportation Industries, INC has been assessed $15,444 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,885 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Grane Transportation Industries, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Grane Transportation Industries, INC has 15 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 Grane Transportation Industries, INC operate in? ▼
Grane Transportation Industries, INC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484121). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Grane Transportation Industries, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Grane Transportation Industries, INC ranks #23,371 (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 Grane Transportation Industries, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Grane Transportation Industries, INC's total OSHA penalty of $15,444 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Davison's Delivery Inc. in Covina, CA 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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