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Transportation & Warehousing · Kansas City, KS

Rail Car Services, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rail Car Services, LLC ranks #16,197 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty64% serious
$21,420
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#16,197
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rail Car Services, LLC in Kansas City, KS has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,420. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Rail Car Services, LLC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 25 violations, averaging 8.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,197 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 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, Parker Hannifin Corporation in Hiawatha, IA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $21,443 in current penalties.

8.3
violations per inspection
64.0%
of violations were serious
#16,197
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (8.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Rail Car Services, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Rail Car Services, LLC runs well above peers (3.5x 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

$21,420 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Rail Car Services, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedOLLIE'S BARGAIN OUTL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29INTERNATIONAL BONDED…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SPEED FC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15CENTRAL TRANSPORT LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SSA MARINE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1GATEWAY WAREHOUSE CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4VERITIV OPERATING CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GRETCHEN SCOTT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4METRO TRANSIT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2US POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1VANCOUVER WAREHOUSE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MTA NYCT ENY DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NYSMTA LIRR / ATLANT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SCHENKER, INC. DBA D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20BROKERS LOGISTICS, L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9AVIATION PORT SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GREATER CINCINNATI M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Rail Car Services, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25
Rail Car Services, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 25 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.

Rail Car Services, LLC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Rail Car Services, LLC ranks #732 at $21,420 current penalty.

How Rail Car Services, LLC Compares

Rail Car Services, LLC's 8.33 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 (3.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-04-04

Last Inspection

2013-06-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,140

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.3 violations per visit. That's $7,140 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

64.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

8

Repeat

32.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

4.0% 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

$158,200

Current Penalty Amount

$21,420

Penalty Reduction

86.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $136,780 from the initial assessment of $158,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Rail Car Services, LLC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Rail Car Services, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 25 3.2
Total Penalty $21,420 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,140 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Rail Car Services, LLC, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,420 here).

Parker Hannifin Corporation $21,443 IA United Natural Foods, INC. $21,450 PA Archway INC. $21,484 GU Alan Ritchey, INC. $21,503 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ollie's Bargain Outlet, INC. 3 insp. York, PA International Bonded Couriers, INC. 3 insp. Rosemont, IL Speed FC 3 insp. Pataskala, OH Central Transport LLC. 3 insp. Bath, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

KanSota Transport
Great Bend, KS
0 inspections $0
Trans-Care Medical Transportation
Kennedale, TX
0 inspections $0
Normbelle Transport
Capitol Heights, MD
0 inspections $0
Parker Hannifin Corporation
Hiawatha, IA
3 inspections $21,443
United Natural Foods, INC.
New Stanton, PA
5 inspections $21,450

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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 Rail Car Services, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rail Car Services, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 3 inspections, including 16 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 Rail Car Services, LLC have? ▼
Rail Car Services, LLC has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 8 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,420.
How many OSHA inspections has Rail Car Services, LLC had? ▼
Rail Car Services, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-04 and the most recent on 2013-06-07. This averages 8.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rail Car Services, LLC? ▼
Rail Car Services, LLC has been assessed $21,420 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $158,200 (a 86.5% reduction).
Does Rail Car Services, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Rail Car Services, LLC has 16 serious violations, and 8 repeat 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 Rail Car Services, LLC operate in? ▼
Rail Car Services, LLC 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 Rail Car Services, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rail Car Services, LLC ranks #16,197 (the top quarter 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 Rail Car Services, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rail Car Services, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $21,420 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (3.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Parker Hannifin Corporation in Hiawatha, IA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $21,443 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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