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Transportation & Warehousing · Madison, IL

Quality Rail Service INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Quality Rail Service INC. ranks #26,839 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$13,500
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#26,839
of 99,447 penalized employers

Quality Rail Service INC. in Madison, IL 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: $13,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Quality Rail Service INC. 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 #26,839 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Store Opening Solutions, LLC in Murfreesboro, TN is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $13,500 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#26,839
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 Quality Rail Service INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Quality Rail Service INC. runs well above peers (2.2x 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

$13,500 Bottom 27% least affordable more affordable than 27% 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 Quality Rail Service INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNJ TURNPIKE AUTHORIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SWISSPORT USA, LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SORENSEN MOVING AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2APL LIMITED, KODIAK, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LGSTX SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 53PL WORLDWIDE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FFE TRANSPORTATION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5THE LYMAN GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FIRST STUDENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19PREMIER AVIATION OVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AMERIJET INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SALEM MUNICIPAL PORT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EAST COAST TERMINAL,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VELOCITY EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14S.P.E. (GUAM) INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SAMSON TUG AND BARGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUBURBAN MOBILITY AU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GXO LOGISTICS SUPPLY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3T & T DISTRIBUTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12Quality Rail Service…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Quality Rail Service INC. 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.

Quality Rail Service INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Quality Rail Service INC. ranks #1,190 at $13,500 current penalty.

How Quality Rail Service INC. Compares

Quality Rail Service INC.'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 well above peers (2.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-02-28

Last Inspection

2021-01-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $6,750 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$19,004

Current Penalty Amount

$13,500

Penalty Reduction

29.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,504 from the initial assessment of $19,004. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Quality Rail Service INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Quality Rail Service INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 6 3.2
Total Penalty $13,500 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,750 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Quality Rail Service INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,500 here).

Buckeye Partners, L.P. $13,500 NJ North American Sterilization and Packaging CO. $13,500 PA U.S. Postal Service $13,500 PA Lake Charles Stevedores LLC $13,500 LA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

NJ Turnpike Authority - Garden State Parkway 2 insp. Tinton Falls, NJ Swissport USA, LTD 2 insp. Flushing, NY Sorensen Moving and Storage of Orlando Company, INC. 2 insp. Orlando, FL Apl Limited, Kodiak 2 insp. Kodiak, AK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Buckeye Partners, L.P.
Perth Amboy, NJ
2 inspections $13,500
North American Sterilization and Packaging CO.
Milford, PA
2 inspections $13,500
U.S. Postal Service
Sinking Spring, PA
3 inspections $13,500
Lake Charles Stevedores LLC
Lake Charles, LA
3 inspections $13,500
Store Opening Solutions, LLC
Murfreesboro, TN
2 inspections $13,500

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What to do with this record

Use Quality Rail Service INC.'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 Quality Rail Service INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Quality Rail Service INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. 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 Quality Rail Service INC. have? ▼
Quality Rail Service INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Quality Rail Service INC. had? ▼
Quality Rail Service INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-02-28 and the most recent on 2021-01-22. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Quality Rail Service INC.? ▼
Quality Rail Service INC. has been assessed $13,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,004 (a 29.0% reduction).
Does Quality Rail Service INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Quality Rail Service INC. has 4 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 Quality Rail Service INC. operate in? ▼
Quality Rail Service INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488210). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Quality Rail Service INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Quality Rail Service INC. ranks #26,839 (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 Quality Rail Service INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Quality Rail Service INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $13,500 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Store Opening Solutions, LLC in Murfreesboro, TN is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $13,500 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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