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Transportation & Warehousing · Paducah, KY

James Transportation LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), James Transportation LLC ranks #54,361 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty38% serious
$5,140
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#54,361
of 99,447 penalized employers

James Transportation LLC in Paducah, KY has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,140. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on James Transportation LLC: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #54,361 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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 well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Eco Cab (B.T. Trans, LLC) in Honolulu, HI is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
37.5%
of violations were serious
#54,361
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How James Transportation LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows James Transportation LLC sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$5,140 Top 45% most affordable more affordable than 55% 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 James Transportation LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0012.324.737.049.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedESTES EXPRESS LINES, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14KALITTA AIR LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 26AMERICAN RECYCLERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8FEDEX GROUND, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0AMERICAN EAGLE AIRLI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4RSU 74, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 26AMERICAN LINEHAUL CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 24PEGASUS AVIATION SER…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4HARLAND DRUMM ENTERP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17BEST CHOICE PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2FARMERS STORAGE COMP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12PHOENIX INDIAN MEDIC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 47METROPOLITAN WASHING…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21TRAPAC INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6FAMOUS TATE DISTRIBU…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5JONES STEVEDORING CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1KUEHNE + NAGEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4James Transportation…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16
James Transportation LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

James Transportation LLC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, James Transportation LLC sits at penalty rank #2,354 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($5,140 assessed).

How James Transportation LLC Compares

James Transportation LLC's 4.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2014-03-18

Last Inspection

2014-03-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,285

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $1,285 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

37.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

62.5% 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

$8,340

Current Penalty Amount

$5,140

Penalty Reduction

38.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,200 from the initial assessment of $8,340. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How James Transportation LLC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric James Transportation LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.9
Violations 16 3.2
Total Penalty $5,140 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,285 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for James Transportation LLC, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,140 here).

Alfred Williams & Company $5,135 NC U.S. Postal Service $5,150 TX Horizon Lines $5,150 HI U.S. Postal Service $5,156 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Estes Express Lines 4 insp. Richmond, VA Kalitta Air LLC 4 insp. Ypsilanti, MI American Recyclers LLC 4 insp. Portland, OR Fedex Ground 4 insp. Northampton, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

U.S. Postal Service
Cincinnati, OH
3 inspections $0
Ramos Farms
Hilmar, CA
0 inspections $0
Eco Cab (B.T. Trans, LLC)
Honolulu, HI
0 inspections $0
Ideas Express Trucking
Pontiac, MI
0 inspections $0
Alfred Williams & Company
Raleigh, NC
2 inspections $5,135

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What to do with this record

Use James Transportation LLC'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 James Transportation LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, James Transportation LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 4 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does James Transportation LLC have? ▼
James Transportation LLC has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,140.
How many OSHA inspections has James Transportation LLC had? ▼
James Transportation LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-03-18 and the most recent on 2014-03-18. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for James Transportation LLC? ▼
James Transportation LLC has been assessed $5,140 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,340 (a 38.4% reduction).
Does James Transportation LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. James Transportation LLC 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 James Transportation LLC operate in? ▼
James Transportation LLC 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 James Transportation LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, James Transportation LLC ranks #54,361 (the lower 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 James Transportation LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
James Transportation LLC's total OSHA penalty of $5,140 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Eco Cab (B.T. Trans, LLC) in Honolulu, HI is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $0 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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