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Metro Transit

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Metro Transit ranks #73,377 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,400
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#73,377
of 99,447 penalized employers

Metro Transit in Minneapolis, MN has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,400. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Metro Transit 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #73,377 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Fedex Freight, INC. in Hagerstown, MD is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,400 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#73,377
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 86/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 3 WHD cases ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Metro Transit compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Metro Transit runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$2,400 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% 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 Metro Transit.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRPH GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14RAIL CAR SERVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25SOUTHEASTERN SHIP TE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15G.I. TRUCKING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NORTH PACIFIC SEAFOO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ERGON TERMINALING, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4U.S. POSTAL SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1YACHTFISH MARINE INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11MTA NYCT 241ST STREE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ALLSTATES WAREHOUSIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31COLONIAL TERMINALS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16STAPLES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4NEW JERSEY DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GENESIS LOGISTICS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3FIRST STUDENT, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3QUALITY DISTRIBUTORS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6T JJJ INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7COOS BAY TRANSFER INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10Metro Transit, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Metro Transit has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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 Transit in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Metro Transit is the #3,094 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($2,400).

Combined federal exposure here: $2,400 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Metro Transit Compares

Metro Transit's 0.67 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 (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-01-26

Last Inspection

2011-09-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$800

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $800 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$3,500

Current Penalty Amount

$2,400

Penalty Reduction

31.4%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$2,400

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,100 from the initial assessment of $3,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
3
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
7

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Metro Transit Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 2 3.2
Total Penalty $2,400 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $800 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Metro Transit, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,400 here).

First Student, INC. $2,400 AK Fedex Freight, INC. $2,400 MD Genco Distribution Systems $2,400 IL Ocean Cold LLC $2,400 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

RPH Group, INC. 3 insp. Mobile, AL Rail Car Services, LLC 3 insp. Kansas City, KS Southeastern Ship Terminal, INC. 3 insp. Savannah, GA G.I. Trucking Company 3 insp. Sparks, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

First Student, INC.
North Pole, AK
3 inspections $2,400
Fedex Freight, INC.
Hagerstown, MD
2 inspections $2,400
Genco Distribution Systems
Edwardsville, IL
2 inspections $2,400
Usps
Bell Gardens, CA
0 inspections $0
Ocean Cold LLC
Westport, WA
2 inspections $2,400

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What to do with this record

Use Metro Transit's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Metro Transit against First Student, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Metro Transit's inspection and penalty record is typical for Transportation & Warehousing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Transportation & Warehousing sector
  • Metro Transit also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Transit safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Metro Transit's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections. 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 Metro Transit have? ▼
Metro Transit has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Metro Transit had? ▼
Metro Transit has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-26 and the most recent on 2011-09-12. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Metro Transit? ▼
Metro Transit has been assessed $2,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,500 (a 31.4% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Metro Transit been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 3 enforcement cases against Metro Transit, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Metro Transit operate in? ▼
Metro Transit operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 485113). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Metro Transit owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Metro Transit owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 3 cases.
Where does Metro Transit rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Metro Transit ranks #73,377 (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 Metro Transit's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Metro Transit's total OSHA penalty of $2,400 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fedex Freight, INC. in Hagerstown, MD is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $2,400 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.