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Transportation & Warehousing · Blaine, MN

Lorenz Bus Service INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lorenz Bus Service INC ranks #67,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$3,150
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#67,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lorenz Bus Service INC in Blaine, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,150. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Lorenz Bus Service INC 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #67,184 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, The Andersons INC in Oakley, MI is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,150 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#67,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Lorenz Bus Service INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Lorenz Bus Service INC runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$3,150 Top 32% most affordable more affordable than 68% 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 Lorenz Bus Service INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.14.89.514.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedYRC INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GOLDEN EMPIRE TOWING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8USF HOLLAND, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AVMAX MONTANA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FAVORITE FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STRATTON EQUITY COOP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18SILGAN PLASTICS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COST PLUS WORLD MARKET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HOPKINSVILLE ELEVATO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CAPSTONE LOGISTICS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OMAHA TRANSLOADING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NATIONAL MAINTENANCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HERITAGE MOVING SYST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SSA MARINE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROADLINK USA, LLC DB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NJ OFFICE OF INFORMA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GOODWILL INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VALLEY MOVER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15Lorenz Bus Service INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Lorenz Bus Service INC has 2 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.

Lorenz Bus Service INC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Lorenz Bus Service INC ranks #2,871 at $3,150 current penalty.

How Lorenz Bus Service INC Compares

Lorenz Bus Service INC's 2.50 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 (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-03-15

Last Inspection

2015-02-18

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,575

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $1,575 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

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$4,500

Current Penalty Amount

$3,150

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,350 from the initial assessment of $4,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Lorenz Bus Service INC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lorenz Bus Service INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 5 3.2
Total Penalty $3,150 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,575 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lorenz Bus Service INC, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,150 here).

Aaa Cooper Transportation, INC. $3,150 FL Colavita USA, LLC $3,150 NJ Florida International Terminal, LLC $3,150 FL The Andersons INC $3,150 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

YRC INC. 2 insp. New Castle, DE Golden Empire Towing, INC. 2 insp. Bakersfield, CA Usf Holland, LLC 2 insp. Dayton, OH United Parcel Service 2 insp. South Portland, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Aaa Cooper Transportation, INC.
Pompano Beach, FL
4 inspections $3,150
Colavita USA, LLC
Edison, NJ
2 inspections $3,150
McDonough Truck Line INC
Faribault, MN
2 inspections $3,150
The Andersons INC
Oakley, MI
2 inspections $3,150
Skyflite Aviation , Inc.
Plantation, FL
0 inspections $0

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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 Lorenz Bus Service INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lorenz Bus Service INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 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 Lorenz Bus Service INC have? ▼
Lorenz Bus Service INC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,150.
How many OSHA inspections has Lorenz Bus Service INC had? ▼
Lorenz Bus Service INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-15 and the most recent on 2015-02-18. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lorenz Bus Service INC? ▼
Lorenz Bus Service INC has been assessed $3,150 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,500 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Lorenz Bus Service INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lorenz Bus Service 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 Lorenz Bus Service INC operate in? ▼
Lorenz Bus Service INC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 485510). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Lorenz Bus Service INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lorenz Bus Service INC ranks #67,184 (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 Lorenz Bus Service INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lorenz Bus Service INC's total OSHA penalty of $3,150 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, The Andersons INC in Oakley, MI is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $3,150 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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