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Transportation & Warehousing · Wilmington, DE

Murphy Marine Services, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Murphy Marine Services, INC. ranks #53,522 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$5,321
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#53,522
of 99,447 penalized employers

Murphy Marine Services, INC. in Wilmington, DE has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,321. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Murphy Marine Services, INC. 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #53,522 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 runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Secure Wrap of Miami Inc. in Miami, FL is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#53,522
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Murphy Marine Services, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Murphy Marine Services, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$5,321 Top 46% most affordable more affordable than 54% 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 Murphy Marine Services, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAPL LIMITED, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15YUNEXPRESS USA INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7USRL VA TRANSPORTATI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16DUTCH HARBOR SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3OAKLAND LOGISTICS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3AMAZON.COM.DEDC, LLC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2AMERICOLD LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4NFI LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MTA NYCT 38TH STREET…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CTI, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0AMERICOLD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ADUSA DISTRIBUTION, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6C&S WHOLESALE GROCERS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4U.S. POSTAL SERVICE-…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5UNITED AIRLINES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2RAILWAY AND INDUSTRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18KROGER FULFILLMENT N…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4THE RUKERT TERMINALS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8FASTENAL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Murphy Marine Servic…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Murphy Marine Services, INC. has 3 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.

Murphy Marine Services, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Murphy Marine Services, INC. sits at penalty rank #2,321 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($5,321 assessed).

How Murphy Marine Services, INC. Compares

Murphy Marine Services, INC.'s 1.67 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-04-22

Last Inspection

2014-11-03

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,774

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $1,774 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

$9,234

Current Penalty Amount

$5,321

Penalty Reduction

42.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,913 from the initial assessment of $9,234. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Murphy Marine Services, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Murphy Marine Services, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 5 3.2
Total Penalty $5,321 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,774 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Murphy Marine Services, INC., both outside DE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,321 here).

Peter E. Reid Stevedoring, INC. $5,320 AS Dependable Highway Express INC. $5,325 CA Ups Ground Freight, INC. $5,335 IL Southwest Airlines CO. $5,336 MD

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Apl Limited 3 insp. Dutch Harbor, AK Yunexpress USA INC 3 insp. Franklin Park, IL Usrl VA Transportation, LLC 3 insp. Virginia Beach, VA Dutch Harbor Services INC 3 insp. Dutch Harbor, AK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Call a Ride
Saipan, MP
0 inspections $0
Peter E. Reid Stevedoring, INC.
Pago Pago, AS
3 inspections $5,320
Dependable Highway Express INC.
Los Angeles, CA
3 inspections $5,325
Marquis Towing
Oxford, MS
0 inspections $0
Secure Wrap of Miami Inc.
Miami, 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 Murphy Marine Services, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Murphy Marine Services, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 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 Murphy Marine Services, INC. have? ▼
Murphy Marine Services, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,321.
How many OSHA inspections has Murphy Marine Services, INC. had? ▼
Murphy Marine Services, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-22 and the most recent on 2014-11-03. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Murphy Marine Services, INC.? ▼
Murphy Marine Services, INC. has been assessed $5,321 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,234 (a 42.4% reduction).
Does Murphy Marine Services, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Murphy Marine Services, 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 Murphy Marine Services, INC. operate in? ▼
Murphy Marine Services, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488320). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Murphy Marine Services, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Murphy Marine Services, INC. ranks #53,522 (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 Murphy Marine Services, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Murphy Marine Services, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,321 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, Secure Wrap of Miami Inc. in Miami, FL 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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