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Transportation & Warehousing · Greenup, KY

Ohio Valley Chipping, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ohio Valley Chipping, INC. ranks #67,640 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,060
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#67,640
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ohio Valley Chipping, INC. in Greenup, KY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,060. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ohio Valley Chipping, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #67,640 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Keystone Automotive Industries, INC. in Medley, FL is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,060 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#67,640
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ohio Valley Chipping, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Ohio Valley Chipping, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$3,060 Top 32% most affordable more affordable than 68% 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 Ohio Valley Chipping, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTRIMAC TRANSPORTATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GREENWOOD MOTOR LINE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27SCHILLI DISTRIBUTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SWEEPING CORPORATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WINESHIPPING.COM LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PASHA STEVEDORING & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MILLARD REFRIGERATED…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DHL SUPPLY CHAIN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THREE RIVERS MARINE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LINEAGE LOGISTICS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MAHER TERMINALS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BCP TRANSPORTATION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ANHEUSER-BUSCH, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VITRAN EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4R&L CARRIERS SHARED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALFRED WILLIAMS & CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14Ohio Valley Chipping…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Ohio Valley Chipping, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Ohio Valley Chipping, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Ohio Valley Chipping, INC. is the #2,890 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($3,060).

How Ohio Valley Chipping, INC. Compares

Ohio Valley Chipping, INC.'s 1.00 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 (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-02-01

Last Inspection

2011-02-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,530

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,530 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$3,060

Current Penalty Amount

$3,060

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Ohio Valley Chipping, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ohio Valley Chipping, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 2 3.2
Total Penalty $3,060 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,530 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ohio Valley Chipping, INC., both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,060 here).

Keystone Automotive Industries, INC. $3,060 FL GF Fire Design, LLC $3,060 NV J. Torres CO., INC. $3,050 CA Lewis C Howard INC $3,050 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Trimac Transportation INC. 2 insp. LA Porte, TX United Parcel Service of America INC. 2 insp. Highland Heights, OH Greenwood Motor Lines, INC. 2 insp. San Lorenzo, CA Washington Township School District - Transportation Department 2 insp. Sewell, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Keystone Automotive Industries, INC.
Medley, FL
2 inspections $3,060
GF Fire Design, LLC
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $3,060
United Carrier Towing Service
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
City Liquor
Tampa, FL
0 inspections $0
J. Torres CO., INC.
Bakersfield, CA
2 inspections $3,050

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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 Ohio Valley Chipping, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ohio Valley Chipping, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 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 Ohio Valley Chipping, INC. have? ▼
Ohio Valley Chipping, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,060.
How many OSHA inspections has Ohio Valley Chipping, INC. had? ▼
Ohio Valley Chipping, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-01 and the most recent on 2011-02-01. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ohio Valley Chipping, INC.? ▼
Ohio Valley Chipping, INC. has been assessed $3,060 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Ohio Valley Chipping, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ohio Valley Chipping, 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 Ohio Valley Chipping, INC. operate in? ▼
Ohio Valley Chipping, 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 Ohio Valley Chipping, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ohio Valley Chipping, INC. ranks #67,640 (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 Ohio Valley Chipping, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ohio Valley Chipping, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,060 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, Keystone Automotive Industries, INC. in Medley, FL is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $3,060 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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