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Wholesale Trade · Fremont, NE

Rail Modal Group LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rail Modal Group LLC ranks #467 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 38 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty79% serious
$215,000
OSHA penalties
38
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#467
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rail Modal Group LLC in Fremont, NE has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 38 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $215,000. 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 Modal Group LLC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 38 violations, averaging 12.7 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #467 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 30 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, M&F Metal Services, LLC in Houston, TX is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

12.7
violations per inspection
78.9%
of violations were serious
#467
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 38 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (12.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Rail Modal Group LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Rail Modal Group LLC runs far above peers (23.6x 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

$215,000 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($215,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $215,000 $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Rail Modal Group LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0010.019.929.939.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSAFAVIEH INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15BUCKEYE DIAMOND LOGI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ACE IRON & METAL COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13SOPHISTICATED CHOCOL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11UNIFIED DOOR AND HAR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SYSCO FOODS LOS ANGE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11UNITED COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2KLOECKNER METALS COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3WINONA FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6AUTOMATIC DISTRIBUTORS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PACIFIC STEEL & RECY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4INTERNATIONAL COMMER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PARAGON SUPPLY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BIG OAK NURSERY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PERSONNEL STAFFING, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0GENERAL PLUMBING SUP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SYSCO ALBANY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MASTER RECYCLING SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13GAMTEX INDUSTRIES LP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12Rail Modal Group LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38
Rail Modal Group LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 38 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade 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 Modal Group LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Rail Modal Group LLC sits at penalty rank #16 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($215,000 assessed).

How Rail Modal Group LLC Compares

Rail Modal Group LLC's 12.67 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (23.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2023-11-06

Last Inspection

2024-10-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

12.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$71,667

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 12.7 violations per visit. That's $71,667 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

30

Serious

78.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

21.1% 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

$359,283

Current Penalty Amount

$215,000

Penalty Reduction

40.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $144,283 from the initial assessment of $359,283. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Rail Modal Group LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Rail Modal Group LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 38 5.5
Total Penalty $215,000 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $71,667 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Rail Modal Group LLC, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($215,000 here).

Lynnway Auto Auction, INC. $202,200 MA Gaby Iron and Metal, CO. $202,100 IL Bentoli INC. $195,000 TX Material Handling Systems, INC./MHS Technical Services, INC. $235,000 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Safavieh INC. 3 insp. Savannah, GA Buckeye Diamond Logistics, INC. 3 insp. Lima, OH Ace Iron & Metal Company 3 insp. Columbus, OH Sophisticated Chocolates Manufacturing, INC. 3 insp. Windsor, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

M&F Metal Services, LLC
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Lynnway Auto Auction, INC.
Billerica, MA
2 inspections $202,200
Gaby Iron and Metal, CO.
Chicago Heights, IL
3 inspections $202,100
Affiliated Foods
Amarillo, TX
0 inspections $0
Innovative Manufacturing & Distribution
Pompano Beach, FL
0 inspections $0

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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 Modal Group LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rail Modal Group LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 38 violations across 3 inspections, including 30 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Rail Modal Group LLC have? ▼
Rail Modal Group LLC has 38 OSHA violations on record, including 30 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $215,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Rail Modal Group LLC had? ▼
Rail Modal Group LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-11-06 and the most recent on 2024-10-15. This averages 12.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rail Modal Group LLC? ▼
Rail Modal Group LLC has been assessed $215,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $359,283 (a 40.2% reduction).
Does Rail Modal Group LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Rail Modal Group LLC has 30 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 Rail Modal Group LLC operate in? ▼
Rail Modal Group LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424510). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Rail Modal Group LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rail Modal Group LLC ranks #467 (the top 1% 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 Modal Group LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rail Modal Group LLC's total OSHA penalty of $215,000 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (23.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, M&F Metal Services, LLC in Houston, TX is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 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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