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Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico ranks #40,207 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$8,400
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#40,207
of 99,447 penalized employers

Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico in San Juan, PR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #40,207 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Exel, INC. in Fairburn, GA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,400 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#40,207
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$8,400 Bottom 40% least affordable more affordable than 40% 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 Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.14.89.514.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedENSTRUCTURE WILMINGT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LINEAGE LOGISTICS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MCCULLOUGH TRUCKING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FRANK'S VACUUM TRUCK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6APL LOGISTICS WAREHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE TRANZONIC COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11AMERICUS LOGISTICS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3QUALITY ASSOCIATES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MERCHANTS MARKET ST.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13EL PASO PAPER BOX CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AGLAND CO-OP INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GLOBBING WAREHOUSE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5REEVES BROTHERS TRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18FEDEX GROUND PACKAGI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HOME RUN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CACTUS TRANSPORT INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BUNZL RETAIL SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SYSCO SAN DIEGO, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BRINK OTTAWA LAKE TE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Horizon Lines of Pue…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico is the #1,753 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($8,400).

How Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico Compares

Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico's 2.00 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 (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-03-14

Last Inspection

2014-03-24

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $4,200 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$33,390

Current Penalty Amount

$8,400

Penalty Reduction

74.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $24,990 from the initial assessment of $33,390. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 4 3.2
Total Penalty $8,400 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,200 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico, both outside PR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,400 here).

Hall Street Storage LLC $8,400 NY Premier Aviation Overhaul Center, LTD $8,400 NY Exel, INC. $8,400 GA Union Tank Car Company $8,400 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Enstructure Wilmington Holdings LLC 2 insp. Wilmington, DE United Parcel Service 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY Lineage Logistics LLC 2 insp. Fontana, CA McCullough Trucking, INC. 2 insp. Mossy Head, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hall Street Storage LLC
Brooklyn, NY
3 inspections $8,400
Premier Aviation Overhaul Center, LTD
Rome, NY
3 inspections $8,400
Usps
Bakersfield, CA
0 inspections $0
Exel, INC.
Fairburn, GA
2 inspections $8,400
Union Tank Car Company
Altoona, PA
4 inspections $8,400

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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 Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico have? ▼
Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico had? ▼
Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-14 and the most recent on 2014-03-24. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico? ▼
Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico has been assessed $8,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $33,390 (a 74.8% reduction).
Does Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico has 2 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 Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico operate in? ▼
Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico 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 Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico ranks #40,207 (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 Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Horizon Lines of Puerto Rico's total OSHA penalty of $8,400 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Exel, INC. in Fairburn, GA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $8,400 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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