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Transportation & Warehousing · Barrow, AK

North Slope Borough

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), North Slope Borough ranks #80,540 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,575
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#80,540
of 99,447 penalized employers

North Slope Borough in Barrow, AK has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,575. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 0 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected North Slope Borough 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #80,540 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Apa Logistics LLC in Bayonne, NJ is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,575 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#80,540
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 73/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 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 1 WHD case ($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 North Slope Borough compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows North Slope Borough runs well below peers (0.26x 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

$1,575 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% 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 North Slope Borough.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedIMPERIAL STONE, CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19DOLLAR TREE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE LIGHTSHIP GROUP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24COUNTRYSIDE POWER MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ARCHIVE AMERICA, LIM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8APS WEST COAST INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14CEVA LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OSCEOLA COTTON COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AMERICAN SIGNATURE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1R L CARRIERS SHARED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RICOCHET PIPE, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MCGINNIS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NJDOT - LOGAN TOWNSH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BEELMAN RIVER TERMIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SCP DISTRIBUTORS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CERES MARINE TERMINA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1L.T.D. COMMODITIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALLPAC INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14U. S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WEST PLAINS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1North Slope Borough, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
North Slope Borough has 2 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.

North Slope Borough in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, North Slope Borough ranks #3,385 at $1,575 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $1,575 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How North Slope Borough Compares

North Slope Borough's 2.50 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 well below peers (0.26x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-10-13

Last Inspection

2012-07-06

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$788

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $788 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$3,150

Current Penalty Amount

$1,575

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$1,575

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,575 from the initial assessment of $3,150. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How North Slope Borough compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric North Slope Borough Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 5 3.2
Total Penalty $1,575 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $788 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for North Slope Borough, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,575 here).

YRC INC $1,575 TN Apa Logistics LLC $1,575 NJ U.S. Postal Service Minn-ST.Paul NDC $1,575 MN Galt Joint Union High School District $1,590 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Imperial Stone, CORP. 2 insp. Hallandale Beach, FL Dollar Tree 2 insp. Warrensburg, MO The Lightship Group LLC 2 insp. North Kingstown, RI Countryside Power Maintenance, LLC 2 insp. Jacksonville, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

YRC INC
Memphis, TN
2 inspections $1,575
Apa Logistics LLC
Bayonne, NJ
2 inspections $1,575
U.S. Postal Service Minn-ST.Paul NDC
Eagan, MN
3 inspections $1,575
Air Capitol Delivery & Warehouse, LLC
Wichita, KS
0 inspections $0
Johnson's Towing
Nokomis, FL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use North Slope Borough's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare North Slope Borough against YRC INC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether North Slope Borough's inspection and penalty record is typical for Transportation & Warehousing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Transportation & Warehousing sector
  • North Slope Borough 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 North Slope Borough safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, North Slope Borough's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 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 North Slope Borough have? ▼
North Slope Borough has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,575.
How many OSHA inspections has North Slope Borough had? ▼
North Slope Borough has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-13 and the most recent on 2012-07-06. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for North Slope Borough? ▼
North Slope Borough has been assessed $1,575 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,150 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does North Slope Borough have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. North Slope Borough 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.
Has North Slope Borough been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against North Slope Borough, 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 North Slope Borough operate in? ▼
North Slope Borough operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488119). 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 North Slope Borough owes me wages? ▼
If you believe North Slope Borough 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 1 case.
Where does North Slope Borough rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, North Slope Borough ranks #80,540 (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 North Slope Borough's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
North Slope Borough's total OSHA penalty of $1,575 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, Apa Logistics LLC in Bayonne, NJ is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $1,575 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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