Transportation & Warehousing · Omaha, NE

Nebraska Railcar Cleaning Services, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Nebraska Railcar Cleaning Services, LLC has a concerning safety record: 53 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty62% serious
$10,656
OSHA penalties
53
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#33,419
of 100,495 penalized employers

Nebraska Railcar Cleaning Services, LLC in Omaha, NE has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 53 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,656. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Nebraska Railcar Cleaning Services, LLC 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 53 violations, averaging 13.3 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 33 were classified as serious and 10 as willful - 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, Apolo Express in Guaynabo, PR is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

13.3
violations per inspection
62.3%
of violations were serious
67%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Nebraska Railcar Cleaning Services, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$10,656 Bottom 33% least affordable more affordable than 33% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Nebraska Railcar Cleaning Services, LLC

The federal enforcement record for Nebraska Railcar Cleaning Services, LLC in Omaha, NE includes 4 OSHA inspections and 53 violations, translating to 13.25 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 33 (62.3%) were classified as serious, 10 (18.9%) as willful, and 2 (3.8%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $979,960 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $10,656 - a 98.9% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,664. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,058 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2013-07-31 to 2015-04-14, a window of roughly 2 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2013-07-31

Last Inspection

2015-04-14

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

13.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,664

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,294

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 13.3 violations per visit. That's $2,664 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,294.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

33

Serious

62.3% of total

10

Willful

18.9% of total

2

Repeat

3.8% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

15.1% 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

$979,960

Current Penalty Amount

$10,656

Penalty Reduction

98.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $969,304 from the initial assessment of $979,960. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Nebraska Railcar Cleaning Services, LLC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 10,024 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Nebraska Railcar Cleaning Services, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.8
Violations 53 3.2
Total Penalty $10,656 $6,058
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,664 $3,294

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nebraska Railcar Cleaning Services, LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Nebraska Railcar Cleaning Services, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 53 violations across 4 inspections, including 33 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 Nebraska Railcar Cleaning Services, LLC have?
Nebraska Railcar Cleaning Services, LLC has 53 OSHA violations on record, including 33 serious, 10 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,656.
How many OSHA inspections has Nebraska Railcar Cleaning Services, LLC had?
Nebraska Railcar Cleaning Services, LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-31 and the most recent on 2015-04-14. This averages 13.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Nebraska Railcar Cleaning Services, LLC?
Nebraska Railcar Cleaning Services, LLC has been assessed $10,656 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $979,960 (a 98.9% reduction).
Does Nebraska Railcar Cleaning Services, LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Nebraska Railcar Cleaning Services, LLC has 33 serious violations, 10 willful violations, and 2 repeat 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 Nebraska Railcar Cleaning Services, LLC operate in?
Nebraska Railcar Cleaning Services, LLC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488210). This industry has 10,024 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,434 total OSHA inspections and $60.73M in cumulative penalties.
How does Nebraska Railcar Cleaning Services, LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Nebraska Railcar Cleaning Services, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $10,656 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,058 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Apolo Express in Guaynabo, PR is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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