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Transportation & Warehousing · Alorton, IL

Metro East Industries, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Metro East Industries, INC. ranks #2,297 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 30 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty73% serious
$84,737
OSHA penalties
30
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#2,297
of 99,447 penalized employers

Metro East Industries, INC. in Alorton, IL has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 30 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $84,737. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Metro East Industries, INC.: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 30 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,297 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 22 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 (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Five Star Towing in Saddle Brook, NJ is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
73.3%
of violations were serious
#2,297
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 30 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Metro East Industries, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Metro East Industries, INC. runs far above peers (13.8x 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

$84,737 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($84,737) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $84,737 $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 Metro East Industries, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.007.915.823.631.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDANA RAILCARE, A DIV…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 25U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5CARBEL LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3UPS GROUND FREIGHT, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2SHAWS SUPERMARKETS I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2MILWAUKEE COUNTY TRA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0THE PASHA GROUP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2GIANT OF MARYLAND LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10DGX DEPENDABLE GLOBA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7ARLINGTON CSD TRANSP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2FEDEX EXPRESS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2KATOEN NATIE GULF CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8AEKO KULA LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4LONG MILK HAULERS, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11PENSKE LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4SHORELINE FRUIT LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5AMAZON.COM SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3AMAZON.COM SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3Metro East Industrie…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 30
Metro East Industries, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 30 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.

Metro East Industries, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Metro East Industries, INC. sits at penalty rank #95 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($84,737 assessed).

How Metro East Industries, INC. Compares

Metro East Industries, INC.'s 7.50 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 far above peers (13.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2016-11-07

Last Inspection

2017-10-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$21,184

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $21,184 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

22

Serious

73.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

26.7% 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

$177,454

Current Penalty Amount

$84,737

Penalty Reduction

52.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $92,717 from the initial assessment of $177,454. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Metro East Industries, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Metro East Industries, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.9
Violations 30 3.2
Total Penalty $84,737 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $21,184 $3,295
View all 9,914 employers in Transportation & Warehousing →

Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Metro East Industries, INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($84,737 here).

Cma Terminals Alaska $84,800 AK Trans Global Solutions, INC. $85,000 TX U.S. Postal Service - Isanti $85,116 MN Core-Mark International, INC. $83,770 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Dana Railcare, a Division of Dana Container, INC. 4 insp. Wilmington, DE U.S. Postal Service 4 insp. Pontiac, MI Carbel LLC 4 insp. Easton, PA Ups Ground Freight, INC. 4 insp. Sharonville, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ameritrans - #15
Dumfries, VA
0 inspections $0
Cma Terminals Alaska
Dutch Harbor, AK
6 inspections $84,800
Five Star Towing
Saddle Brook, NJ
0 inspections $0
Edward Zengel & Son Express, Inc.
Fort Myers, FL
0 inspections $0
STAT Courier
Lake Saint Louis, MO
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Metro East Industries, 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 Metro East Industries, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Metro East Industries, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 30 violations across 4 inspections, including 22 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 Metro East Industries, INC. have? ▼
Metro East Industries, INC. has 30 OSHA violations on record, including 22 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $84,737.
How many OSHA inspections has Metro East Industries, INC. had? ▼
Metro East Industries, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-11-07 and the most recent on 2017-10-18. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Metro East Industries, INC.? ▼
Metro East Industries, INC. has been assessed $84,737 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $177,454 (a 52.2% reduction).
Does Metro East Industries, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Metro East Industries, INC. has 22 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 Metro East Industries, INC. operate in? ▼
Metro East Industries, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488210). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Metro East Industries, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Metro East Industries, INC. ranks #2,297 (the top 5% 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 Metro East Industries, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Metro East Industries, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $84,737 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (13.8x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Five Star Towing in Saddle Brook, NJ is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $0 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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