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H&M International Transport, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), H&M International Transport, INC. ranks #43,170 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty60% serious
$7,560
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#43,170
of 99,447 penalized employers

H&M International Transport, INC. in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,560. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected H&M International Transport, INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #43,170 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Ffe Transportation Services, INC. in Burlington, NJ is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,560 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#43,170
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 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 H&M International Transport, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.2x 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

$7,560 Bottom 43% least affordable more affordable than 43% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 H&M International Transport, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUPS GROUND FREIGHT, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10FEDEX EXPRESS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1OLD DOMINION FREIGHT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2LUCE TRANSPORTATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9PROSPECT AIRPORT SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1WILLIS ENTERPRISES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19SOUTHWEST AIRLINES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ECKERT COLD STORAGE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1AGI CARGO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SPARTINA 449 LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2LUFTHANSA CARGO AG, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0HYDE SHIPPING CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5RR DONNELLEY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2YRC FREIGHT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PORTS AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6WALMART STORES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MEIJER DISTRIBUTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1H&M International Tr…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
H&M International Transport, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

H&M International Transport, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, H&M International Transport, INC. ranks #1,871 at $7,560 current penalty.

How H&M International Transport, INC. Compares

H&M International Transport, INC.'s 3.33 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 above peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-09-22

Last Inspection

2011-01-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,520

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $2,520 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$10,800

Current Penalty Amount

$7,560

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,240 from the initial assessment of $10,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How H&M International Transport, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric H&M International Transport, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 10 3.2
Total Penalty $7,560 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,520 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for H&M International Transport, INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,560 here).

Hallmark Cards $7,560 CT Ffe Transportation Services, INC. $7,560 NJ Nelson Westerberg, INC. $7,560 NJ Global Alliance, LLC $7,560 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ups Ground Freight, INC. 3 insp. Memphis, TN Fedex Express 3 insp. Columbus, OH Old Dominion Freight Line, INC. 3 insp. Edison, NJ Luce Transportation 3 insp. Union, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hallmark Cards
Enfield, CT
2 inspections $7,560
Ffe Transportation Services, INC.
Burlington, NJ
2 inspections $7,560
Nelson Westerberg, INC.
Branchburg, NJ
2 inspections $7,560
Global Alliance, LLC
Cleveland, OH
2 inspections $7,560
Gpi Enterprises INC.
Medina, OH
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use H&M International Transport, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 H&M International Transport, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, H&M International Transport, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 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 H&M International Transport, INC. have? ▼
H&M International Transport, INC. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,560.
How many OSHA inspections has H&M International Transport, INC. had? ▼
H&M International Transport, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-22 and the most recent on 2011-01-11. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for H&M International Transport, INC.? ▼
H&M International Transport, INC. has been assessed $7,560 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,800 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does H&M International Transport, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. H&M International Transport, INC. has 6 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 H&M International Transport, INC. operate in? ▼
H&M International Transport, INC. 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 H&M International Transport, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, H&M International Transport, INC. ranks #43,170 (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 H&M International Transport, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
H&M International Transport, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,560 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ffe Transportation Services, INC. in Burlington, NJ is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $7,560 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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