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Transportation & Warehousing · Howell, MI

North Star Ranch INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), North Star Ranch INC ranks #77,549 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$1,900
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#77,549
of 99,447 penalized employers

North Star Ranch INC in Howell, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,900. 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 Star Ranch INC 3 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #77,549 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Valair Aviation in Oklahoma City, OK is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,900 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#77,549
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How North Star Ranch INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows North Star Ranch INC runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$1,900 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% 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 Star Ranch INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMERICOLD LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14MATSON NAVIGATION CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5UPS FREIGHT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MENZIES AVIATION (US…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1NEW PENN MOTOR EXPRE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BAILEY PORT INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14VENEER CHIP TRANSPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15ASI SERVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7WINNER AVIATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0RITE AID OF MARYLAND…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PLATINUM TRANSPORTAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DEE ZEE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14DAVINCI MICRO FULFIL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3North Star Ranch INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
North Star Ranch INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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 Star Ranch INC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, North Star Ranch INC ranks #3,276 at $1,900 current penalty.

How North Star Ranch INC Compares

North Star Ranch INC's 2.00 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 (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-05-07

Last Inspection

2025-11-05

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$633

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 12 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $633 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$2,400

Current Penalty Amount

$1,900

Penalty Reduction

20.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $500 from the initial assessment of $2,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How North Star Ranch INC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric North Star Ranch INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 6 3.2
Total Penalty $1,900 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $633 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for North Star Ranch INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,900 here).

Twin City Warehouses, INC. $1,900 NC Innotrac Corporation $1,900 NV Oak Harbor Freight Lines INC $1,900 OR Pflug Packaging & Fulfillment, INC $1,900 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Americold Logistics, LLC 3 insp. Burley, ID U.S. Postal Service - los Angeles 3 insp. Los Angeles, CA U.S. Postal Service 3 insp. Lake Worth, FL Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC 3 insp. Birmingham, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Twin City Warehouses, INC.
Winston-Salem, NC
3 inspections $1,900
Innotrac Corporation
Reno, NV
2 inspections $1,900
Oak Harbor Freight Lines INC
Portland, OR
7 inspections $1,900
Pflug Packaging & Fulfillment, INC
Lathrop, CA
2 inspections $1,900
Valair Aviation
Oklahoma City, OK
2 inspections $1,900

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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 North Star Ranch INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, North Star Ranch INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 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 Star Ranch INC have? ▼
North Star Ranch INC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,900.
How many OSHA inspections has North Star Ranch INC had? ▼
North Star Ranch INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-07 and the most recent on 2025-11-05. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for North Star Ranch INC? ▼
North Star Ranch INC has been assessed $1,900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,400 (a 20.8% reduction).
Does North Star Ranch INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. North Star Ranch INC has 2 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 North Star Ranch INC operate in? ▼
North Star Ranch INC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does North Star Ranch INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, North Star Ranch INC ranks #77,549 (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 Star Ranch INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
North Star Ranch INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,900 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, Valair Aviation in Oklahoma City, OK is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $1,900 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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