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Merrill Holding and Transport Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Merrill Holding and Transport Company ranks #69,033 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty71% serious
$2,910
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#69,033
of 99,447 penalized employers

Merrill Holding and Transport Company in Merrill, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,910. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Merrill Holding and Transport Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #69,033 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Fragrance Acquisitions, LLC in Newburgh, NY is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,910 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#69,033
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Merrill Holding and Transport Company 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

$2,910 Top 31% most affordable more affordable than 69% 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 Merrill Holding and Transport Company.

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: 15Merrill Holding and …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Merrill Holding and Transport Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Merrill Holding and Transport Company in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Merrill Holding and Transport Company ranks #2,950 at $2,910 current penalty.

How Merrill Holding and Transport Company Compares

Merrill Holding and Transport Company's 3.50 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

2013-01-14

Last Inspection

2013-01-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,455

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $1,455 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$5,020

Current Penalty Amount

$2,910

Penalty Reduction

42.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,110 from the initial assessment of $5,020. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Merrill Holding and Transport Company compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Merrill Holding and Transport Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 7 3.2
Total Penalty $2,910 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,455 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Merrill Holding and Transport Company, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,910 here).

Stephen Izzi Trucking & Rigging, INC. $2,910 NJ Distribution Management Group, INC. $2,910 NJ Fragrance Acquisitions, LLC $2,910 NY Xseed Delivery LLC $2,900 IL

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.

Stephen Izzi Trucking & Rigging, INC.
Edison, NJ
2 inspections $2,910
Distribution Management Group, INC.
Edison, NJ
2 inspections $2,910
Fragrance Acquisitions, LLC
Newburgh, NY
2 inspections $2,910
Patricia Burns
Henderson, NC
0 inspections $0
Laubach Freight Agency Inc.
Paragould, AR
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 Merrill Holding and Transport Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Merrill Holding and Transport Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Merrill Holding and Transport Company have? ▼
Merrill Holding and Transport Company has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,910.
How many OSHA inspections has Merrill Holding and Transport Company had? ▼
Merrill Holding and Transport Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-14 and the most recent on 2013-01-14. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Merrill Holding and Transport Company? ▼
Merrill Holding and Transport Company has been assessed $2,910 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,020 (a 42.0% reduction).
Does Merrill Holding and Transport Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Merrill Holding and Transport Company has 5 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 Merrill Holding and Transport Company operate in? ▼
Merrill Holding and Transport Company operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484121). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Merrill Holding and Transport Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Merrill Holding and Transport Company ranks #69,033 (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 Merrill Holding and Transport Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Merrill Holding and Transport Company's total OSHA penalty of $2,910 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, Fragrance Acquisitions, LLC in Newburgh, NY is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $2,910 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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