Transportation & Warehousing · Fontana, CA

Red Star Logistics, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Red Star Logistics, INC. ranks #10,829 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty45% serious
$29,455
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#10,829
of 99,447 penalized employers

Red Star Logistics, INC. in Fontana, CA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $29,455. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Red Star Logistics, INC. 4 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 20 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,829 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Alaska Marine Trucking in Cordova, AK is another transportation & warehousing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $29,450 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
45.0%
of violations were serious
#10,829
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Red Star Logistics, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Red Star Logistics, INC. runs well above peers (4.8x 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

$29,455 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Red Star Logistics, INC..

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Red Star Logistics, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 20 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.

Red Star Logistics, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Red Star Logistics, INC. is the #475 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($29,455).

How Red Star Logistics, INC. Compares

Red Star Logistics, INC.'s 5.00 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 (4.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2015-06-16

Last Inspection

2025-05-20

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,364

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 4 inspections over 10 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $7,364 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

45.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

55.0% 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

$53,410

Current Penalty Amount

$29,455

Penalty Reduction

44.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $23,955 from the initial assessment of $53,410. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Red Star Logistics, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Red Star Logistics, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.9
Violations 20 3.2
Total Penalty $29,455 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,364 $3,295

Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Red Star Logistics, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Red Star Logistics, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Red Star Logistics, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 4 inspections, including 9 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 Red Star Logistics, INC. have?
Red Star Logistics, INC. has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $29,455.
How many OSHA inspections has Red Star Logistics, INC. had?
Red Star Logistics, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-06-16 and the most recent on 2025-05-20. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Red Star Logistics, INC.?
Red Star Logistics, INC. has been assessed $29,455 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $53,410 (a 44.9% reduction).
Does Red Star Logistics, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Red Star Logistics, INC. has 9 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 Red Star Logistics, INC. operate in?
Red Star Logistics, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Red Star Logistics, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Red Star Logistics, INC. ranks #10,829 (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 Red Star Logistics, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Red Star Logistics, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $29,455 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (4.8x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Alaska Marine Trucking in Cordova, AK is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $29,450 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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