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JW Hunt Otc INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), JW Hunt Otc INC ranks #76,879 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$2,000
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#76,879
of 99,447 penalized employers

JW Hunt Otc INC in Bad Axe, MI 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: $2,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected JW Hunt Otc INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. 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 #76,879 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Asdt American Storage & Distribution in Catano, PR is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,000 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#76,879
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 JW Hunt Otc INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows JW Hunt Otc INC runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$2,000 Top 23% most affordable more affordable than 77% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 JW Hunt Otc INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.68.115.522.930.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOPFLIGHT GRAIN COOP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SHERMAN BROTHERS TRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20NJTA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18L.B. FOSTER CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ARMSTRONG TERMINAL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RICHELIEU AMERICA, LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AMERICAN PEANUT GROW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ANTILLEAN MARINE SHI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BYK USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PACIFIC HARBOR LINE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MAGNACHARGE BATTERY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3R&S LOGISTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TEMPEL GRAIN ELEVATO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12VANSANTIS DEVELOPMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TRIANGLE DISTRIBUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SCALES EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JW Hunt Otc INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
JW Hunt Otc INC 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.

JW Hunt Otc INC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, JW Hunt Otc INC ranks #3,231 at $2,000 current penalty.

How JW Hunt Otc INC Compares

JW Hunt Otc INC'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 below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-03-02

Last Inspection

2020-08-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,000 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$4,000

Current Penalty Amount

$2,000

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,000 from the initial assessment of $4,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How JW Hunt Otc INC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric JW Hunt Otc INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 4 3.2
Total Penalty $2,000 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,000 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for JW Hunt Otc INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,000 here).

Marshall's Atlanta Merchants, INC. $2,000 GA River City Roofing Company, INC. $2,000 IL United Parcel Service INC $2,000 TN Asdt American Storage & Distribution $2,000 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Topflight Grain Cooperative, INC. 2 insp. Atlanta, IL Sherman Brothers Trucking INC. 2 insp. Crossett, AR Njta 2 insp. Jersey City, NJ L.B. Foster CO 2 insp. Pueblo, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Melvindale, MI
2 inspections $2,000
Marshall's Atlanta Merchants, INC.
Decatur, GA
2 inspections $2,000
River City Roofing Company, INC.
Peoria, IL
6 inspections $2,000
United Parcel Service INC
Clarksville, TN
3 inspections $2,000
Asdt American Storage & Distribution
Catano, PR
2 inspections $2,000

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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 JW Hunt Otc INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, JW Hunt Otc INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 JW Hunt Otc INC have? ▼
JW Hunt Otc INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,000.
How many OSHA inspections has JW Hunt Otc INC had? ▼
JW Hunt Otc INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-03-02 and the most recent on 2020-08-18. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for JW Hunt Otc INC? ▼
JW Hunt Otc INC has been assessed $2,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,000 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does JW Hunt Otc INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. JW Hunt Otc INC has 3 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 JW Hunt Otc INC operate in? ▼
JW Hunt Otc INC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484220). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does JW Hunt Otc INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, JW Hunt Otc INC ranks #76,879 (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 JW Hunt Otc INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
JW Hunt Otc INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,000 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Asdt American Storage & Distribution in Catano, PR is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $2,000 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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