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Transportation & Warehousing · Cummings, KS

Greenbrier Rail Services

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Greenbrier Rail Services ranks #28,900 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$12,480
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#28,900
of 99,447 penalized employers

Greenbrier Rail Services in Cummings, KS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,480. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Greenbrier Rail Services 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,900 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Emery Air LLC in Rockford, IL is another transportation & warehousing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $12,483 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#28,900
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Greenbrier Rail Services compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Greenbrier Rail Services runs well above peers (2.0x 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

$12,480 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Greenbrier Rail Services.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.43.56.59.512.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBMS LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BEST BUY CO INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AMERICAN LINEHAUL CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SYSTEM TRANSPORT INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FREIGHT MANAGEMENT, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11POLARIS INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DETROIT DEPARTMENT O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WORLDWIDE FLIGHT SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SAFEWAY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COOLING SYSTEMS & FL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8USF HOLLAND LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MOTOR BODY COMPANY, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AIRCRAFT SERVICE INT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NJ TRANSIT ORANGE BU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SYGMA NETWORK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AZ CONTAINER FREIGHT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DYNCORP INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SMOKY MOUNTAIN TRANS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SMART LOGISTICS SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MONTANA AIR CARTAGE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Greenbrier Rail Serv…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Greenbrier Rail Services has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Greenbrier Rail Services in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Greenbrier Rail Services ranks #1,291 at $12,480 current penalty.

How Greenbrier Rail Services Compares

Greenbrier Rail Services's 3.50 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 (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-02-17

Last Inspection

2011-08-31

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,240

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $6,240 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$21,000

Current Penalty Amount

$12,480

Penalty Reduction

40.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,520 from the initial assessment of $21,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Greenbrier Rail Services Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 7 3.2
Total Penalty $12,480 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,240 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Greenbrier Rail Services, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,480 here).

Emery Air LLC $12,483 IL Stratton Equity Coop $12,487 CO Rap Sport INC. $12,472 NJ Layman Distributing $12,492 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

BMS Logistics 2 insp. Saint Joseph, MO Best Buy CO INC. 2 insp. Piscataway, NJ American Linehaul Corporation 2 insp. Hawthorne, CA System Transport INC. 2 insp. Denver, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Emery Air LLC
Rockford, IL
3 inspections $12,483
Stinger Certified Asset Recovery
San Antonio, TX
0 inspections $0
Stratton Equity Coop
Burlington, CO
2 inspections $12,487
By His Grace
Fayetteville, NC
0 inspections $0
Rap Sport INC.
Secaucus, NJ
2 inspections $12,472

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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 Greenbrier Rail Services safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Greenbrier Rail Services's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Greenbrier Rail Services have? ▼
Greenbrier Rail Services has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,480.
How many OSHA inspections has Greenbrier Rail Services had? ▼
Greenbrier Rail Services has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-17 and the most recent on 2011-08-31. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Greenbrier Rail Services? ▼
Greenbrier Rail Services has been assessed $12,480 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $21,000 (a 40.6% reduction).
Does Greenbrier Rail Services have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Greenbrier Rail Services has 7 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 Greenbrier Rail Services operate in? ▼
Greenbrier Rail Services 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 Greenbrier Rail Services rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Greenbrier Rail Services ranks #28,900 (the upper 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 Greenbrier Rail Services's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Greenbrier Rail Services's total OSHA penalty of $12,480 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Emery Air LLC in Rockford, IL is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $12,483 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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