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Independent Enterprises INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Independent Enterprises INC. ranks #29,586 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty80% serious
$12,150
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#29,586
of 99,447 penalized employers

Independent Enterprises INC. in Pittsburgh, PA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,150. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Independent Enterprises INC. 3 times across a longer 15-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #29,586 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, N & M Transfer CO., INC. in Neenah, WI is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,142 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#29,586
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Independent Enterprises INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Independent Enterprises INC. runs moderately 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

$12,150 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% 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 Independent Enterprises INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.002.14.26.38.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOTAL GRAIN MARKETIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2RR 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: 1MENLO WORLDWIDE LOGI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ESTES EXPRESS LINE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MTA NYCT/MTA BUS - G…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0TRANSDEV SERVICES, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ALLIED AVIATION COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SWISSPORT USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WHITGRO INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PORTS AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SEIBERT EQUITY COOPE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1EUROMARKET DESIGNS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SOUTHWEST AIRLINES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0Independent Enterpri…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Independent Enterprises INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Independent Enterprises INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Independent Enterprises INC. is the #1,325 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($12,150).

How Independent Enterprises INC. Compares

Independent Enterprises INC.'s 1.67 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 (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-02-16

Last Inspection

2025-03-11

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,050

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 15 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $4,050 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

20.0% 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

$16,200

Current Penalty Amount

$12,150

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,050 from the initial assessment of $16,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Independent Enterprises INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Independent Enterprises INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 5 3.2
Total Penalty $12,150 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,050 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Independent Enterprises INC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,150 here).

Terminal Transfer INC $12,150 WA President Container Group $12,150 NY N & M Transfer CO., INC. $12,142 WI United Airlines, INC. $12,138 HI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Total Grain Marketing, LLC 3 insp. Champaign, IL RR Donnelley 3 insp. Grove City, OH YRC Freight 3 insp. Orlando, FL United Parcel Service 3 insp. Wichita, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Terminal Transfer INC
Kent, WA
3 inspections $12,150
President Container Group
Middletown, NY
6 inspections $12,150
N & M Transfer CO., INC.
Neenah, WI
2 inspections $12,142
Triple E Services
Sylacauga, AL
0 inspections $0
United Airlines, INC.
Honolulu, HI
3 inspections $12,138

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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 Independent Enterprises INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Independent Enterprises INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Independent Enterprises INC. have? ▼
Independent Enterprises INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,150.
How many OSHA inspections has Independent Enterprises INC. had? ▼
Independent Enterprises INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-16 and the most recent on 2025-03-11. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Independent Enterprises INC.? ▼
Independent Enterprises INC. has been assessed $12,150 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,200 (a 25.0% reduction).
Does Independent Enterprises INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Independent Enterprises INC. has 4 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Independent Enterprises INC. operate in? ▼
Independent Enterprises INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 486210). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Independent Enterprises INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Independent Enterprises INC. ranks #29,586 (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 Independent Enterprises INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Independent Enterprises INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $12,150 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, N & M Transfer CO., INC. in Neenah, WI is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $12,142 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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