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Richard Carrier Trucking, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Richard Carrier Trucking, INC. ranks #43,083 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty86% serious
$7,580
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#43,083
of 99,447 penalized employers

Richard Carrier Trucking, INC. in Skowhegan, ME has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,580. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Richard Carrier Trucking, INC. 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #43,083 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, 1st Choice Courier and Distribution in Saint Louis, MO is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,595 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
85.7%
of violations were serious
#43,083
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Richard Carrier Trucking, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Richard Carrier Trucking, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.2x 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

$7,580 Bottom 43% least affordable more affordable than 43% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Richard Carrier Trucking, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNORTH BAY DISTRIBUTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10NEOVIA LOGISTICS DIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7STANFORD COLD STORAG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25USF HOLLAND INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CLARK COUNTY DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ROCHESTER AIRPORT CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10FEDEX GROUND, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1METRO SOUTH BASE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NYSCC PITTSFORD CANA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4NEW JERSEY TRANSIT H…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25ADOREME SERVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9WAL-MART STORES EAST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PAK TECHNOLOGIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CHS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ROADRUNNER TRANSPORT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7US AIRWAYS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PACIFIC OYSTER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WALMART DISTRIBUTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NATIONAL DISTRIBUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21Richard Carrier Truc…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Richard Carrier Trucking, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Richard Carrier Trucking, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Richard Carrier Trucking, INC. ranks #1,870 at $7,580 current penalty.

How Richard Carrier Trucking, INC. Compares

Richard Carrier Trucking, INC.'s 2.33 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 moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-04-27

Last Inspection

2016-04-18

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,527

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $2,527 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

85.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$24,736

Current Penalty Amount

$7,580

Penalty Reduction

69.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,156 from the initial assessment of $24,736. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Richard Carrier Trucking, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Richard Carrier Trucking, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 7 3.2
Total Penalty $7,580 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,527 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Richard Carrier Trucking, INC., both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,580 here).

US Foods, INC. $7,590 NV 1st Choice Courier and Distribution $7,595 MO Etw, INC. $7,600 TN Hallmark Cards $7,560 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

North Bay Distribution, INC. 3 insp. McDonough, GA Neovia Logistics Distribution, LLC 3 insp. Tannersville, PA Stanford Cold Storage, INC. 3 insp. Buena Park, CA Usf Holland INC. 3 insp. Milwaukee, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

T. R. Stone Trucking
Palmer, MA
0 inspections $0
US Foods, INC.
Reno, NV
3 inspections $7,590
1st Choice Courier and Distribution
Saint Louis, MO
2 inspections $7,595
Etw, INC.
Knoxville, TN
2 inspections $7,600
Hallmark Cards
Enfield, CT
2 inspections $7,560

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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 Richard Carrier Trucking, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Richard Carrier Trucking, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 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 Richard Carrier Trucking, INC. have? ▼
Richard Carrier Trucking, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,580.
How many OSHA inspections has Richard Carrier Trucking, INC. had? ▼
Richard Carrier Trucking, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-27 and the most recent on 2016-04-18. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Richard Carrier Trucking, INC.? ▼
Richard Carrier Trucking, INC. has been assessed $7,580 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,736 (a 69.4% reduction).
Does Richard Carrier Trucking, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Richard Carrier Trucking, INC. has 6 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 Richard Carrier Trucking, INC. operate in? ▼
Richard Carrier Trucking, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484220). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Richard Carrier Trucking, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Richard Carrier Trucking, INC. ranks #43,083 (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 Richard Carrier Trucking, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Richard Carrier Trucking, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,580 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, 1st Choice Courier and Distribution in Saint Louis, MO is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $7,595 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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