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Transportation & Warehousing · Elkridge, MD

Paul Federline & Sons, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Paul Federline & Sons, LLC ranks #62,231 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty56% serious
$3,900
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#62,231
of 99,447 penalized employers

Paul Federline & Sons, LLC in Elkridge, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Paul Federline & Sons, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #62,231 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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, United States Postal Service in Warrendale, PA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $3,900 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
56.3%
of violations were serious
#62,231
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Paul Federline & Sons, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Paul Federline & Sons, LLC runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$3,900 Top 37% most affordable more affordable than 63% 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 Paul Federline & Sons, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.48.512.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU. S. POSTAL SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10REACH INTERNATIONAL,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NJ TRANSIT MORRIS GA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NATIONAL DCP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RMB ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CROSSCOUNTRY COURIER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WORLDWIDE MOVING & S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7THE SAVE MART COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UPS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NEW PENN MOTOR EXPRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DIAMOND SHINE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GRAPEVINE VISUAL CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3G&C FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PILOT THOMAS LOGISTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OAKLAND LOGISTICS SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DO IT NOW, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALEUTIAN SPRAY FISHE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U.S. POSTAL SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FULL SERVICE WAREHOU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13Paul Federline & Son…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16
Paul Federline & Sons, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

Paul Federline & Sons, LLC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Paul Federline & Sons, LLC is the #2,674 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($3,900).

How Paul Federline & Sons, LLC Compares

Paul Federline & Sons, LLC's 8.00 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 (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-01-14

Last Inspection

2021-08-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,950

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $1,950 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

56.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

43.8% 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

$6,000

Current Penalty Amount

$3,900

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,100 from the initial assessment of $6,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Paul Federline & Sons, LLC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Paul Federline & Sons, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 16 3.2
Total Penalty $3,900 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,950 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Paul Federline & Sons, LLC, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,900 here).

United States Postal Service $3,900 PA Currituck County School Bus Garage $3,900 NC United States Postal Service $3,900 WI JJJ Container Services $3,900 IN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

U. S. Postal Service - Spring Valley Station 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV Reach International, INC. 2 insp. Suffolk, VA NJ Transit Morris Garage 2 insp. Dover, NJ National DCP, LLC 2 insp. McDonough, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

United States Postal Service
Warrendale, PA
3 inspections $3,900
Currituck County School Bus Garage
Currituck, NC
2 inspections $3,900
United States Postal Service
Oak Creek, WI
3 inspections $3,900
JJJ Container Services
Morristown, IN
2 inspections $3,900
Ecmd, INC.
Olivehurst, CA
4 inspections $3,900

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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 Paul Federline & Sons, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Paul Federline & Sons, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 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 Paul Federline & Sons, LLC have? ▼
Paul Federline & Sons, LLC has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Paul Federline & Sons, LLC had? ▼
Paul Federline & Sons, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-01-14 and the most recent on 2021-08-09. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Paul Federline & Sons, LLC? ▼
Paul Federline & Sons, LLC has been assessed $3,900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,000 (a 35.0% reduction).
Does Paul Federline & Sons, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Paul Federline & Sons, LLC has 9 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 Paul Federline & Sons, LLC operate in? ▼
Paul Federline & Sons, LLC 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 Paul Federline & Sons, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Paul Federline & Sons, LLC ranks #62,231 (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 Paul Federline & Sons, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Paul Federline & Sons, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $3,900 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, United States Postal Service in Warrendale, PA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $3,900 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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