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L&L Cartage Services, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), L&L Cartage Services, INC. ranks #91,008 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$618
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#91,008
of 99,447 penalized employers

L&L Cartage Services, INC. in Gary, IN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $618. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected L&L Cartage Services, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #91,008 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Gold Cross Courier Service in Chippewa Falls, WI is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $613 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#91,008
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How L&L Cartage Services, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows L&L Cartage Services, INC. runs well below peers (0.10x 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

$618 Top 8% most affordable more affordable than 92% 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 L&L Cartage Services, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNPC GLOBAL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17PENOBSCOT MCCRUM LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10YRC FREIGHT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HY-VEE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TED R SANDERS MOVING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DELAWARE RIVER STEVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BOSSERMAN AVIATION E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17DON'S COLD STORAGE &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9AMERICAN SEAFOODS CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EAGLE LOGISTICS GROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13FARMERS COOPERATIVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TCSI-TRANSLAND, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10COVERED WAGON TRAIN,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EAST COAST WAREHOUSE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MIDWEST TERMINALS OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PACIFIC INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COA, INC. DBA COASTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DELTA AIRLINES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1L&L Cartage Services…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
L&L Cartage Services, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

L&L Cartage Services, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: L&L Cartage Services, INC. is the #3,767 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($618).

How L&L Cartage Services, INC. Compares

L&L Cartage Services, INC.'s 3.00 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 well below peers (0.10x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-08-04

Last Inspection

2012-10-11

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$309

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $309 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$688

Current Penalty Amount

$618

Penalty Reduction

10.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $70 from the initial assessment of $688. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How L&L Cartage Services, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric L&L Cartage Services, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 6 3.2
Total Penalty $618 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $309 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for L&L Cartage Services, INC., both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($618 here).

Goodwill Industries of the Redwood Empire $615 CA Gold Cross Courier Service $613 WI SN Transport INC. $613 PR Auto Plus Towing, LLC $625 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

NPC Global Corporation 2 insp. Carteret, NJ Penobscot McCrum LLC 2 insp. Belfast, ME YRC Freight 2 insp. Houston, TX HY-Vee, INC. 2 insp. Cumming, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Goodwill Industries of the Redwood Empire
Santa Rosa, CA
2 inspections $615
Gold Cross Courier Service
Chippewa Falls, WI
2 inspections $613
Auto Plus Towing, LLC
Oakland, CA
2 inspections $625
Ventura Transfer Company
Long Beach, CA
2 inspections $625
Medivac CORP.
Harlan, IA
2 inspections $625

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What to do with this record

Use L&L Cartage Services, INC.'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 L&L Cartage Services, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, L&L Cartage Services, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 L&L Cartage Services, INC. have? ▼
L&L Cartage Services, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $618.
How many OSHA inspections has L&L Cartage Services, INC. had? ▼
L&L Cartage Services, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-04 and the most recent on 2012-10-11. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for L&L Cartage Services, INC.? ▼
L&L Cartage Services, INC. has been assessed $618 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $688 (a 10.2% reduction).
Does L&L Cartage Services, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. L&L Cartage Services, INC. has 4 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 L&L Cartage Services, INC. operate in? ▼
L&L Cartage Services, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does L&L Cartage Services, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, L&L Cartage Services, INC. ranks #91,008 (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 L&L Cartage Services, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
L&L Cartage Services, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $618 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, Gold Cross Courier Service in Chippewa Falls, WI is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $613 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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