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Luce Transportation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Luce Transportation ranks #41,170 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty89% serious
$8,077
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#41,170
of 99,447 penalized employers

Luce Transportation in Union, ME has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,077. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Luce Transportation 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #41,170 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Dollar Tree Distribution, INC. in Marengo, OH is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,065 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
88.9%
of violations were serious
#41,170
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 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 Luce Transportation compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Luce Transportation runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$8,077 Bottom 41% least affordable more affordable than 41% 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 Luce Transportation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCENTRAL TRANSPORT IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18WAITEX INTERNATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14LCL BULK TRANSPORT, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MECHANICS PLUS TOWIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19NATIONAL PRODUCT SAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4H&M INTERNATIONAL TR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10U.S. POSTAL SERVICE-…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2EUGENE FREEZING & ST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3UPS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0U. S. POSTAL SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1WALGREEN CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MCLANE COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SHAW INDUSTRIES GROU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SEATTLE BULK SHIPPIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BUNGE NORTH AMERICA,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2U.S. AVIATION SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ASI SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9PIERCE TRANSIT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Luce Transportation, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Luce Transportation has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Luce Transportation in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Luce Transportation is the #1,792 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($8,077).

How Luce Transportation Compares

Luce Transportation'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 moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-03-23

Last Inspection

2017-12-29

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,692

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $2,692 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

88.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

11.1% 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

$22,946

Current Penalty Amount

$8,077

Penalty Reduction

64.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,869 from the initial assessment of $22,946. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Luce Transportation Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 9 3.2
Total Penalty $8,077 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,692 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Luce Transportation, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,077 here).

G & C Food Distributors & Brokers INC. $8,081 NY Menzies Aviation (USA), INC. $8,066 GA Dollar Tree Distribution, INC. $8,065 OH Marine Express, INC. $8,064 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Central Transport International, INC. 3 insp. Hillside, IL Waitex International CO., LTD. 3 insp. Linden, NJ LCL Bulk Transport, INC. 3 insp. Elizabethtown, PA Mechanics Plus Towing and Transport 3 insp. Emmaus, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

G & C Food Distributors & Brokers INC.
Syracuse, NY
2 inspections $8,081
Chad Roffers, sub to Northeast Asphalt
Green Bay, WI
0 inspections $0
Preferred Freezer Services - Fayette St
Perth Amboy, NJ
0 inspections $0
Menzies Aviation (USA), INC.
East Point, GA
3 inspections $8,066
Dollar Tree Distribution, INC.
Marengo, OH
2 inspections $8,065

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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 Luce Transportation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Luce Transportation's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 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 Luce Transportation have? ▼
Luce Transportation has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,077.
How many OSHA inspections has Luce Transportation had? ▼
Luce Transportation has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-23 and the most recent on 2017-12-29. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Luce Transportation? ▼
Luce Transportation has been assessed $8,077 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $22,946 (a 64.8% reduction).
Does Luce Transportation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Luce Transportation has 8 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 Luce Transportation operate in? ▼
Luce Transportation operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488999). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Luce Transportation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Luce Transportation ranks #41,170 (the upper 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 Luce Transportation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Luce Transportation's total OSHA penalty of $8,077 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dollar Tree Distribution, INC. in Marengo, OH is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $8,065 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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