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Transportation & Warehousing · Tacoma, WA

Pacific Northwest Terminals

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pacific Northwest Terminals ranks #85,416 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty54% serious
$1,100
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#85,416
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pacific Northwest Terminals in Tacoma, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pacific Northwest Terminals 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #85,416 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Transport Systems LLC in Dearborn, MI is another transportation & warehousing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $1,100 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
53.8%
of violations were serious
#85,416
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Pacific Northwest Terminals compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Pacific Northwest Terminals runs well below peers (0.18x 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

$1,100 Top 14% most affordable more affordable than 86% 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 Pacific Northwest Terminals.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.14.89.514.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNICHOLSON TERMINAL &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GSC LOGISTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GREEN SUSTAINABLE SO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4C.R. BARD, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GREENBRIER RAIL SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DB SCHENKER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FASHION DISTRIBUTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AMERICAN EXPEDITING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROGGEN FARMER'S ELEV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17CROWLEY PUERTO RICO …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LUIS A. AYALA COLON …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COLONIAL TRAILWAYS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MOVEALLDOTCOM, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SAIPAN STEVEDORE COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PAYNE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GENEVA SUPPLY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VIBRANT FOODS NEW JE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DANA CONTAINER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Pacific Northwest Te…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
Pacific Northwest Terminals has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Pacific Northwest Terminals in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Pacific Northwest Terminals sits at penalty rank #3,563 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($1,100 assessed).

How Pacific Northwest Terminals Compares

Pacific Northwest Terminals's 6.50 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 below peers (0.18x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-01-06

Last Inspection

2011-02-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$550

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $550 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

53.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

46.2% 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

$1,100

Current Penalty Amount

$1,100

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Pacific Northwest Terminals compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pacific Northwest Terminals Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 13 3.2
Total Penalty $1,100 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $550 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pacific Northwest Terminals, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,100 here).

Universal Lumpers of California, INC. $1,100 CA Worldwide Flight Services, INC $1,100 CA General Warehousing & Inspection LLC $1,100 TN Transport Systems LLC $1,100 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nicholson Terminal & Dock Company 2 insp. Detroit, MI United States Postal Service 2 insp. Wolfeboro, NH GSC Logistics, INC. 2 insp. Oakland, CA Green Sustainable Solutions, LLC. 2 insp. Parkersburg, WV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

USPS - Pontiac
Pontiac, MI
0 inspections $0
Universal Lumpers of California, INC.
Tracy, CA
2 inspections $1,100
Worldwide Flight Services, INC
Sacramento, CA
3 inspections $1,100
General Warehousing & Inspection LLC
Lexington, TN
3 inspections $1,100
Transport Systems LLC
Dearborn, MI
3 inspections $1,100

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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 Pacific Northwest Terminals safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pacific Northwest Terminals's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Pacific Northwest Terminals have? ▼
Pacific Northwest Terminals has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Pacific Northwest Terminals had? ▼
Pacific Northwest Terminals has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-06 and the most recent on 2011-02-01. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pacific Northwest Terminals? ▼
Pacific Northwest Terminals has been assessed $1,100 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Pacific Northwest Terminals have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pacific Northwest Terminals has 7 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 Pacific Northwest Terminals operate in? ▼
Pacific Northwest Terminals operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Pacific Northwest Terminals rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pacific Northwest Terminals ranks #85,416 (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 Pacific Northwest Terminals's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pacific Northwest Terminals's total OSHA penalty of $1,100 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, Transport Systems LLC in Dearborn, MI is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $1,100 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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