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Transportation & Warehousing · Philadelphia, PA

P. Santos CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), P. Santos CO., INC. ranks #6,332 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 21 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty95% serious
$42,897
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#6,332
of 99,447 penalized employers

P. Santos CO., INC. in Philadelphia, PA has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $42,897. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected P. Santos CO., INC. 7 times over 12 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 21 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,332 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 20 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $12,575 in back wages owed to 15 affected workers. For comparison, Midwest Transport - 607L6 in Robinson, IL is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
95.2%
of violations were serious
#6,332
of 99,447 penalized employers
$12,575
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 60/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $13K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($13K 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 P. Santos CO., INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows P. Santos CO., INC. runs far above peers (7.0x 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

$42,897 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 P. Santos CO., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.0015.530.946.461.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. POSTAL SERVICE-…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 13NORWICH CSD TRANSPOR…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 15CORRUGATED CONCEPTS …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14SSA TERMINALS, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 5METROPOLITAN WASHING…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1KINDER MORGAN, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 5SYSCO CLEVELAND INC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1U. S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1NORTH STAR TERMINAL …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 23UNITED CONTINENTAL H…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 31UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6IGLOO PRODUCTS CORP., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 31U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10NYSMTA TBTA / QUEENS…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11ALLEGIANT AIR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 20DETROIT DEPT OF TRAN…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 59U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 5P. Santos CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 21
P. Santos CO., INC. has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 21 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.

P. Santos CO., INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: P. Santos CO., INC. is the #283 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($42,897). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place P. Santos CO., INC. at rank #1,639 of 3,616 employers ($12,575 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $42,897 OSHA penalties plus $12,575 WHD back wages (22.7% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How P. Santos CO., INC. Compares

P. Santos CO., INC.'s 3.00 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 far above peers (7.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2011-02-15

Last Inspection

2023-08-15

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,128

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 7 inspections over 12 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $6,128 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

20

Serious

95.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

4.8% 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

$64,205

Current Penalty Amount

$42,897

Penalty Reduction

33.2%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$55,472

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $21,308 from the initial assessment of $64,205. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$12,575
Employees Affected
15
WHD Violations
16
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$838
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$12,575

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that P. Santos CO., INC. owed $12,575 in back wages to 15 employees across 1 case and 16 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How P. Santos CO., INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric P. Santos CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 7 1.9
Violations 21 3.2
Total Penalty $42,897 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,128 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for P. Santos CO., INC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($42,897 here).

Delta Air Lines, INC. $43,052 MA San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District $42,740 CA Njta $42,700 NJ Lewis & Clark Marine, INC. DBA Bulk Service $43,168 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

U.S. Postal Service-Catano-Dmdu 7 insp. Catano, PR Norwich CSD Transportation Dept 7 insp. Norwich, NY Corrugated Concepts & Packaging, INC. 7 insp. Houston, TX Ssa Terminals 7 insp. Oakland, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Transporte Amador
Quebradillas, PR
0 inspections $0
Logistec USA, INC.
Brunswick, GA
7 inspections $55,533
Wheelz Up, LLC
Oxon Hill, MD
0 inspections $0
NPC Global Corporation
Carteret, NJ
2 inspections $55,303
Midwest Transport - 607L6
Robinson, IL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use P. Santos CO., INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare P. Santos CO., INC. against Transporte Amador, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether P. Santos CO., INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Transportation & Warehousing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Transportation & Warehousing sector
  • P. Santos CO., INC. also carries $12,575 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 P. Santos CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, P. Santos CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 21 violations across 7 inspections, including 20 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 P. Santos CO., INC. have? ▼
P. Santos CO., INC. has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 20 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $42,897.
How many OSHA inspections has P. Santos CO., INC. had? ▼
P. Santos CO., INC. has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-15 and the most recent on 2023-08-15. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for P. Santos CO., INC.? ▼
P. Santos CO., INC. has been assessed $42,897 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $64,205 (a 33.2% reduction). Additionally, $12,575 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does P. Santos CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. P. Santos CO., INC. has 20 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 P. Santos CO., INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against P. Santos CO., INC., resulting in $12,575 in back wages owed to 15 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does P. Santos CO., INC. operate in? ▼
P. Santos CO., INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484220). 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 P. Santos CO., INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe P. Santos CO., INC. 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 $12,575 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does P. Santos CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, P. Santos CO., INC. ranks #6,332 (the top 10% 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 P. Santos CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
P. Santos CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $42,897 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (7.0x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Midwest Transport - 607L6 in Robinson, IL 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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