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Transportation & Warehousing · Herkimer, NY

Peter Smith Trucking INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Peter Smith Trucking INC. ranks #71,301 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty92% serious
$2,620
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#71,301
of 99,447 penalized employers

Peter Smith Trucking INC. in Herkimer, NY has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,620. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Peter Smith Trucking INC. 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #71,301 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Don Gleave Terminal in Portland, OR is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,619 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
91.7%
of violations were serious
#71,301
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Peter Smith Trucking INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Peter Smith Trucking INC. runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$2,620 Top 28% most affordable more affordable than 72% 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 Peter Smith Trucking INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTAR SNACKS CO., LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15GARDEN STATE COLD ST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13QUALITY RAIL SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10OWENSBORO GRAIN COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ACE HARDWARE CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ATLANTIC CONTAINER S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15PAGO PAGO TRADING CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2US POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PARSEC, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3JCM ASSOCIATES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0G & W PINE & HARDWOO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MEMPHIS SHELBY CO AI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7PB & K TRANSPORTATIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CATALYST TRADING CO …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9DOLGENCORP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TERMINAL TRANSFER INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13SWISSPORT CARGO SERV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4UPS FREIGHT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3POSTAL EXPRESS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4IKEA DISTRIBUTION SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0Peter Smith Trucking…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
Peter Smith Trucking INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Peter Smith Trucking INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Peter Smith Trucking INC. is the #3,015 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($2,620).

How Peter Smith Trucking INC. Compares

Peter Smith Trucking INC.'s 4.00 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 (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-08-04

Last Inspection

2015-05-21

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$873

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $873 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

91.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

8.3% 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

$4,050

Current Penalty Amount

$2,620

Penalty Reduction

35.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,430 from the initial assessment of $4,050. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Peter Smith Trucking INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Peter Smith Trucking INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 12 3.2
Total Penalty $2,620 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $873 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Peter Smith Trucking INC., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,620 here).

Don Gleave Terminal $2,619 OR Allpac INC. $2,625 UT Pacific Alaska Freightways, INC. $2,625 AK Refrig-IT Warehouse $2,625 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Star Snacks CO., LLC 3 insp. Bayonne, NJ Garden State Cold Storage - Carteret, LLC 3 insp. Carteret, NJ Quality Rail Services, INC. 3 insp. Madison, IL Owensboro Grain Company, LLC 3 insp. Owensboro, KY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Don Gleave Terminal
Portland, OR
2 inspections $2,619
Usps
New York, NY
0 inspections $0
Usps
Terre Haute, IN
0 inspections $0
Four Brothers Transport
West Springfield, MA
0 inspections $0
Allpac INC.
Garland, UT
2 inspections $2,625

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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 Peter Smith Trucking INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Peter Smith Trucking INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 11 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 Peter Smith Trucking INC. have? ▼
Peter Smith Trucking INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,620.
How many OSHA inspections has Peter Smith Trucking INC. had? ▼
Peter Smith Trucking INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-04 and the most recent on 2015-05-21. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Peter Smith Trucking INC.? ▼
Peter Smith Trucking INC. has been assessed $2,620 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,050 (a 35.3% reduction).
Does Peter Smith Trucking INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Peter Smith Trucking INC. has 11 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 Peter Smith Trucking INC. operate in? ▼
Peter Smith Trucking INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Peter Smith Trucking INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Peter Smith Trucking INC. ranks #71,301 (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 Peter Smith Trucking INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Peter Smith Trucking INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,620 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Don Gleave Terminal in Portland, OR is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $2,619 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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