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Transportation & Warehousing · Galveston, TX

Gulf Stevedoring Services

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gulf Stevedoring Services ranks #21,000 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty0% serious
$17,052
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#21,000
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gulf Stevedoring Services in Galveston, TX 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: $17,052. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Gulf Stevedoring Services 2 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,000 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). 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, Double D Express, INC. in Springfield, IL is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $17,042 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#21,000
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 Gulf Stevedoring Services compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Gulf Stevedoring Services runs well above peers (2.8x 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

$17,052 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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 Gulf Stevedoring Services.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMCLANE/SUNEAST INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13HANNAFORD BROTHERS D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GRM INFORMATION MANA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4YS & SON COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BUCKEYE PARTNERS, L.P., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ESTES EXPRESS LINES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AMERICAN AIRCRAFT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29DONAGHY SALES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MASONHUB, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LEVI STRAUSS & COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2US ELOGISTICS SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HAGGARD HAULING & RI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2M&W DISTRIBUTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PACIFIC SHIP LOADING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BENNETT TRUCKING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STM INTERNATIONAL, L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3APPAREL DISTRIBUTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE TONDO GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Gulf Stevedoring Ser…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Gulf Stevedoring Services 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.

Gulf Stevedoring Services in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Gulf Stevedoring Services ranks #946 at $17,052 current penalty.

How Gulf Stevedoring Services Compares

Gulf Stevedoring Services'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 above peers (2.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-11-12

Last Inspection

2023-06-26

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,526

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 10 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $8,526 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$22,735

Current Penalty Amount

$17,052

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,683 from the initial assessment of $22,735. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Gulf Stevedoring Services Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 3 3.2
Total Penalty $17,052 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,526 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Gulf Stevedoring Services, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,052 here).

Dreisbach Enterprises, INC. $17,050 CA Double D Express, INC. $17,042 IL Tsa Stores INC DBA Sports Authority $17,035 CA DG Strategic VII, LLC $17,075 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

McLane/Suneast INC 2 insp. San Bernardino, CA Hannaford Brothers Distribution Center 01 2 insp. South Portland, ME GRM Information Management Services of Boston, LLC 2 insp. Stoughton, MA YS & Son Company 2 insp. Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dreisbach Enterprises, INC.
Richmond, CA
2 inspections $17,050
Usps
Wichita, KS
1 inspections $14,000
American Airlines
Jamaica, NY
6 inspections $17,028
Double D Express, INC.
Springfield, IL
2 inspections $17,042
Blue Star of Niagara
Niagara Falls, NY
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 Gulf Stevedoring Services safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gulf Stevedoring Services's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Gulf Stevedoring Services have? ▼
Gulf Stevedoring Services has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,052.
How many OSHA inspections has Gulf Stevedoring Services had? ▼
Gulf Stevedoring Services has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-11-12 and the most recent on 2023-06-26. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gulf Stevedoring Services? ▼
Gulf Stevedoring Services has been assessed $17,052 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $22,735 (a 25.0% reduction).
What industry does Gulf Stevedoring Services operate in? ▼
Gulf Stevedoring Services operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488320). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Gulf Stevedoring Services rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gulf Stevedoring Services ranks #21,000 (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 Gulf Stevedoring Services's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gulf Stevedoring Services's total OSHA penalty of $17,052 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Double D Express, INC. in Springfield, IL is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $17,042 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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