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Ports America Chesapeake, LLC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ports America Chesapeake, LLC. ranks #29,662 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$12,111
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#29,662
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ports America Chesapeake, LLC. in Baltimore, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,111. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ports America Chesapeake, LLC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #29,662 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Americold Logistics LLC in Tacoma, WA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,100 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#29,662
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ports America Chesapeake, LLC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Ports America Chesapeake, LLC. runs moderately above peers (2.0x 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

$12,111 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Ports America Chesapeake, LLC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUN AUTO TIRE & SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KEEN TRANSPORT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LAWRENCE COMPANIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BOATERS PARADISE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MEARS DESTINATION SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SEAFRIGO USA CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TRW AUTOMOTIVE US LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EXPRESS JET AIRLINES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UTICA COMMUNITY SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11QUICK TURN DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EAST PENN MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FEDEX EXPRESS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TRI-COUNTY METROPOLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25FLEXJET LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SAFETY LANE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8RATIONAL COOKING SYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TEAMEX CORPORATION LG, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MICHIGAN MARINE SALV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10EVERYTHING BUILDING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMA TRANSPORTATION INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Ports America Chesap…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Ports America Chesapeake, LLC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Ports America Chesapeake, LLC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Ports America Chesapeake, LLC. is the #1,332 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($12,111).

How Ports America Chesapeake, LLC. Compares

Ports America Chesapeake, LLC.'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 moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-03-29

Last Inspection

2018-04-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,056

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $6,056 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$14,791

Current Penalty Amount

$12,111

Penalty Reduction

18.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,680 from the initial assessment of $14,791. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Ports America Chesapeake, LLC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ports America Chesapeake, LLC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 6 3.2
Total Penalty $12,111 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,056 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ports America Chesapeake, LLC., both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,111 here).

Ocho Rios Atlanta, INC. $12,111 GA Americold Logistics LLC $12,100 WA Texas International Terminals $12,130 TX Hampton Roads Transit $12,090 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sun Auto Tire & Service INC. 2 insp. Cape Girardeau, MO Keen Transport, INC. 2 insp. Pooler, GA Lawrence Companies, INC. 2 insp. Roanoke, VA Boaters Paradise 2 insp. Cape Coral, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ocho Rios Atlanta, INC.
Tucker, GA
3 inspections $12,111
Usps
Ontario, CA
0 inspections $0
Veterans Transportation Management
Cranberry Township, PA
0 inspections $0
Americold Logistics LLC
Tacoma, WA
2 inspections $12,100
Averitt Express
Nashville, TN
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Ports America Chesapeake, LLC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Ports America Chesapeake, LLC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ports America Chesapeake, LLC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Ports America Chesapeake, LLC. have? ▼
Ports America Chesapeake, LLC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,111.
How many OSHA inspections has Ports America Chesapeake, LLC. had? ▼
Ports America Chesapeake, LLC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-03-29 and the most recent on 2018-04-18. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ports America Chesapeake, LLC.? ▼
Ports America Chesapeake, LLC. has been assessed $12,111 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,791 (a 18.1% reduction).
What industry does Ports America Chesapeake, LLC. operate in? ▼
Ports America Chesapeake, LLC. 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 Ports America Chesapeake, LLC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ports America Chesapeake, LLC. ranks #29,662 (the upper 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 Ports America Chesapeake, LLC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ports America Chesapeake, LLC.'s total OSHA penalty of $12,111 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Americold Logistics LLC in Tacoma, WA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $12,100 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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