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Kinder Morgan

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kinder Morgan has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 7 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty60% serious
$7,395
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#44,262
of 100,495 penalized employers

Kinder Morgan in Portland, OR has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,395. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kinder Morgan 7 times over 11 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper 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 runs well above peers (3.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Hermann Warehouse Corporation in Monmouth Junction, NJ is another transportation & warehousing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $7,398 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
56%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Kinder Morgan compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Kinder Morgan 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

$7,395 Bottom 44% least affordable more affordable than 44% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Kinder Morgan

The federal enforcement record for Kinder Morgan in Portland, OR includes 7 OSHA inspections and 5 violations, translating to 0.71 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 3 (60.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $13,978 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $7,395 - a 47.1% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,056. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,058 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2012-11-01 to 2023-08-14, a window of roughly 11 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2012-11-01

Last Inspection

2023-08-14

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,056

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,294

What this shows 7 inspections over 11 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $1,056 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,294.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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

$13,978

Current Penalty Amount

$7,395

Penalty Reduction

47.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,583 from the initial assessment of $13,978. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Kinder Morgan compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 10,024 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kinder Morgan Industry Avg
Inspections 7 1.8
Violations 5 3.2
Total Penalty $7,395 $6,058
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,056 $3,294
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Hermann Warehouse Corporation
Monmouth Junction, NJ
3 inspections $7,398
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2 inspections $7,392
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0 inspections $0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kinder Morgan safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kinder Morgan's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 7 inspections, including 3 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 Kinder Morgan have? ▼
Kinder Morgan has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,395.
How many OSHA inspections has Kinder Morgan had? ▼
Kinder Morgan has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-11-01 and the most recent on 2023-08-14. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kinder Morgan? ▼
Kinder Morgan has been assessed $7,395 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,978 (a 47.1% reduction).
Does Kinder Morgan have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kinder Morgan 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 Kinder Morgan operate in? ▼
Kinder Morgan operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488320). This industry has 10,024 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,434 total OSHA inspections and $60.73M in cumulative penalties.
How does Kinder Morgan's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kinder Morgan's total OSHA penalty of $7,395 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,058 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hermann Warehouse Corporation in Monmouth Junction, NJ is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $7,398 in current penalties.

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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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