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Transportation & Warehousing · Ketchikan, AK

Northland Services INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Northland Services INC ranks #19,535 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty71% serious
$18,175
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#19,535
of 99,447 penalized employers

Northland Services INC in Ketchikan, AK has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,175. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Northland Services INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,535 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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. For comparison, Frances E. Jones in Northumberland, PA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#19,535
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Northland Services INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Northland Services INC runs well above peers (3.0x 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

$18,175 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Northland Services INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.48.512.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFEDEX FREIGHT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FRIO DISTRIBUTING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16SA RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BLUE ANGEL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GO NEW YORK TOURS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BAKEMARK USA, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PANDROL USA, LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ARROWPAC INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4D&J MANAGEMENT SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SPEED MOTOR EXPRESS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DOUG DAVIDSON TRUCKING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6INDUSTRIAL COLD STOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PEPSI COLA PUERTO RI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RAS LOGISTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PRO-PAC INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CAPSTONE LOGISTICS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FORTUNE FOODS COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Northland Services INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Northland Services INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Northland Services INC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Northland Services INC is the #876 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($18,175).

How Northland Services INC Compares

Northland Services INC's 3.50 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 above peers (3.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-07-13

Last Inspection

2011-07-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,088

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $9,088 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$16,050

Current Penalty Amount

$18,175

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Northland Services INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 7 3.2
Total Penalty $18,175 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,088 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,175 here).

Averitt Express, INC. $18,220 MS Sa Recycling $18,125 CA U.S. Postal Service $18,120 FL Ritchie Trucking Service $18,120 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Fedex Freight INC 2 insp. Fontana, CA Frio Distributing Company 2 insp. Hondo, TX Sa Recycling 2 insp. Fontana, CA Blue Angel Corporation 2 insp. Pago Pago, AS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Frances E. Jones
Northumberland, PA
0 inspections $0
Regency Global Transportation
Pittsburgh, PA
0 inspections $0
Pride Industries
Roseville, CA
1 inspections $0
USPS - Ponce General Post Office
Ponce, PR
0 inspections $0
Ace World Class
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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 Northland Services INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Northland Services INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Northland Services INC have? ▼
Northland Services INC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,175.
How many OSHA inspections has Northland Services INC had? ▼
Northland Services INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-07-13 and the most recent on 2011-07-13. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Northland Services INC? ▼
Northland Services INC has been assessed $18,175 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Northland Services INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Northland Services INC 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.
What industry does Northland Services INC operate in? ▼
Northland 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 Northland Services INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Northland Services INC ranks #19,535 (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 Northland Services INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Northland Services INC's total OSHA penalty of $18,175 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (3.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Frances E. Jones in Northumberland, PA 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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