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Progress Rail Services Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Progress Rail Services Corporation ranks #31,177 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$11,500
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#31,177
of 99,447 penalized employers

Progress Rail Services Corporation in Mayfield, KY has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Progress Rail Services Corporation 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #31,177 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Parkway Plastics, INC. in Piscataway, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $11,500 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#31,177
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Progress Rail Services Corporation runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$11,500 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Progress Rail Services Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.69.31724.732.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVIBRACOUSTIC USA, IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14Asap Pallets Inc., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15DAMON INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22SHANNON PACKAGING CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13FOCUS DIRECT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29SALM PARTNERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15PAMARCO GLOBAL GRAPH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21STYLEX SEATING, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18AGE INDUSTRIES, LTD., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SIELAFF CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7KELLEY MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10JOHN DEERE COMPONENT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GAMLET, INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31ALUCHEM, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14EMERALD CAROLINA CHE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21VOYLES OVERHEAD DOOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19COASTAL WOOD PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18CARRY-ON TRAILER COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16DOMTAR PAPER COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15ODOM'S TENNESSEE PRIDE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Progress Rail Servic…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Progress Rail Services Corporation has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Progress Rail Services Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Progress Rail Services Corporation is the #14,273 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($11,500).

How Progress Rail Services Corporation Compares

Progress Rail Services Corporation's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-07-08

Last Inspection

2013-07-29

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,833

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $3,833 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$18,500

Current Penalty Amount

$11,500

Penalty Reduction

37.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,000 from the initial assessment of $18,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Progress Rail Services Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Progress Rail Services Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $11,500 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,833 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Progress Rail Services Corporation, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,500 here).

Parkway Plastics, INC. $11,500 NJ Aaron Pallet CORP. $11,500 MA Fabricated Components Incorporated $11,500 PA Toobro Burg, LLC $11,500 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Vibracoustic USA, INC. / Vibracoustic North America, L.P., Limited Partnership 3 insp. Manchester, NH Asap Pallets Inc. 3 insp. Franklin Park, IL Damon Industries 3 insp. Sparks, NV Shannon Packaging CO. 3 insp. Chino, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Parkway Plastics, INC.
Piscataway, NJ
2 inspections $11,500
Aaron Pallet CORP.
Fitchburg, MA
2 inspections $11,500
Fabricated Components Incorporated
Stroudsburg, PA
2 inspections $11,500
Toobro Burg, LLC
Ogdensburg, NY
2 inspections $11,500
Sabina Farmers Exchange, INC.
Wilmington, OH
2 inspections $11,500

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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 Progress Rail Services Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Progress Rail Services Corporation's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Progress Rail Services Corporation have? ▼
Progress Rail Services Corporation has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Progress Rail Services Corporation had? ▼
Progress Rail Services Corporation has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-08 and the most recent on 2013-07-29. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Progress Rail Services Corporation? ▼
Progress Rail Services Corporation has been assessed $11,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,500 (a 37.8% reduction).
Does Progress Rail Services Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Progress Rail Services Corporation has 3 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 Progress Rail Services Corporation operate in? ▼
Progress Rail Services Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336510). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Progress Rail Services Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Progress Rail Services Corporation ranks #31,177 (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 Progress Rail Services Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Progress Rail Services Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $11,500 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Parkway Plastics, INC. in Piscataway, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $11,500 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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