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Transportation & Warehousing · Anchorage, AK

North Star Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), North Star Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC ranks #12,837 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty70% serious
$25,873
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#12,837
of 99,447 penalized employers

North Star Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC in Anchorage, AK has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $25,873. 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 Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC 7 times over 11 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 23 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,837 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 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 well above peers (3.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Copa Post Services, LLC in Gainesville, FL is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
69.6%
of violations were serious
#12,837
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows North Star Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC runs well above peers (4.2x 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

$25,873 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.0013.927.841.755.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTRANSPORTATION SECUR…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8MASSACHUSETTS BAY TR…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14UNION TANK CAR CO., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11CUSTOMIZED DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 22YRC INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10FRICK SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 53PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9BOB LYNCH MOVING & S…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11P. SANTOS CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 21LASERSHIP INC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3AMAZON.COM SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14THE KROGER CO., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 21YUSEN TERMINALS LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 0MARMAXX GROUP, THE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10North Star Terminal …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 23
North Star Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 23 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 Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, North Star Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC sits at penalty rank #580 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($25,873 assessed).

How North Star Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC Compares

North Star Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC's 3.29 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 above peers (4.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2012-12-18

Last Inspection

2023-10-04

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,696

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 7 inspections over 11 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $3,696 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

69.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

30.4% 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

$51,358

Current Penalty Amount

$25,873

Penalty Reduction

49.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $25,485 from the initial assessment of $51,358. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How North Star Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric North Star Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 7 1.9
Violations 23 3.2
Total Penalty $25,873 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,696 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for North Star Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($25,873 here).

Caterpillar Logistics INC. $25,868 IL Staples, INC. $25,860 CA South Jersey Cold Storage LLC $25,859 NJ Southwest Airlines CO. $25,834 RI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Transportation Security Administration 7 insp. Portland, OR Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority 7 insp. Charlestown, MA Union Tank Car CO. 7 insp. Marion, OH Customized Distribution Services, INC. 7 insp. Edwardsville, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Caterpillar Logistics INC.
Morton, IL
2 inspections $25,868
Staples, INC.
Ontario, CA
3 inspections $25,860
South Jersey Cold Storage LLC
Vineland, NJ
2 inspections $25,859
Copa Post Services, LLC
Gainesville, FL
0 inspections $0
Southwest Airlines CO.
Warwick, RI
4 inspections $25,834

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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 Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, North Star Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 7 inspections, including 16 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 North Star Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC have? ▼
North Star Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $25,873.
How many OSHA inspections has North Star Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC had? ▼
North Star Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-12-18 and the most recent on 2023-10-04. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for North Star Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC? ▼
North Star Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC has been assessed $25,873 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $51,358 (a 49.6% reduction).
Does North Star Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. North Star Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC has 16 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 Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC operate in? ▼
North Star Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC 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 North Star Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, North Star Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC ranks #12,837 (the top quarter 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 Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
North Star Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC's total OSHA penalty of $25,873 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (4.2x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Copa Post Services, LLC in Gainesville, 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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