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Great Plains Moving and Storage

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Great Plains Moving and Storage ranks #65,192 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty71% serious
$3,450
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#65,192
of 99,447 penalized employers

Great Plains Moving and Storage in Denver, CO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,450. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Great Plains Moving and Storage 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 8.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #65,192 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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, Rontra Freight INC in Seatac, WA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,450 in current penalties.

8.5
violations per inspection
70.6%
of violations were serious
#65,192
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.5 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 Great Plains Moving and Storage runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$3,450 Top 34% most affordable more affordable than 66% 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 Great Plains Moving and Storage.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNPC GLOBAL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17PENOBSCOT MCCRUM LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10YRC FREIGHT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HY-VEE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TED R SANDERS MOVING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DELAWARE RIVER STEVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BOSSERMAN AVIATION E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17DON'S COLD STORAGE &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9AMERICAN SEAFOODS CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EAGLE LOGISTICS GROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13FARMERS COOPERATIVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TCSI-TRANSLAND, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10COVERED WAGON TRAIN,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EAST COAST WAREHOUSE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MIDWEST TERMINALS OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PACIFIC INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COA, INC. DBA COASTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DELTA AIRLINES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Great Plains Moving …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17
Great Plains Moving and Storage has 2 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.

Great Plains Moving and Storage in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Great Plains Moving and Storage ranks #2,798 at $3,450 current penalty.

How Great Plains Moving and Storage Compares

Great Plains Moving and Storage's 8.50 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-06-14

Last Inspection

2015-02-19

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,725

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 8.5 violations per visit. That's $1,725 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

70.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

29.4% 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

$6,375

Current Penalty Amount

$3,450

Penalty Reduction

45.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,925 from the initial assessment of $6,375. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Great Plains Moving and Storage compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Great Plains Moving and Storage Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 17 3.2
Total Penalty $3,450 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,725 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Great Plains Moving and Storage, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,450 here).

Rontra Freight INC $3,450 WA Forsgren Limited $3,442 AS United Parcel Service $3,460 CA A2z Freight & Convention Services $3,460 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

NPC Global Corporation 2 insp. Carteret, NJ Penobscot McCrum LLC 2 insp. Belfast, ME YRC Freight 2 insp. Houston, TX HY-Vee, INC. 2 insp. Cumming, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rontra Freight INC
Seatac, WA
2 inspections $3,450
Homestead Helicopters
Missoula, MT
0 inspections $0
K & K Excavating
Haubstadt, IN
0 inspections $0
Swissport USA INC
Denver, CO
2 inspections $3,457
Forsgren Limited
Pago Pago, AS
4 inspections $3,442

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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 Great Plains Moving and Storage safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Great Plains Moving and Storage's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 2 inspections, including 12 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 Great Plains Moving and Storage have? ▼
Great Plains Moving and Storage has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,450.
How many OSHA inspections has Great Plains Moving and Storage had? ▼
Great Plains Moving and Storage has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-14 and the most recent on 2015-02-19. This averages 8.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Great Plains Moving and Storage? ▼
Great Plains Moving and Storage has been assessed $3,450 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,375 (a 45.9% reduction).
Does Great Plains Moving and Storage have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Great Plains Moving and Storage 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 Great Plains Moving and Storage operate in? ▼
Great Plains Moving and Storage operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484210). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Great Plains Moving and Storage rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Great Plains Moving and Storage ranks #65,192 (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 Great Plains Moving and Storage's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Great Plains Moving and Storage's total OSHA penalty of $3,450 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, Rontra Freight INC in Seatac, WA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $3,450 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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