Transportation & Warehousing · Mohawk, NY

Richard Obreza Trucking INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Richard Obreza Trucking INC. ranks #54,664 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 12 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty83% serious
$5,075
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#54,664
of 99,447 penalized employers

Richard Obreza Trucking INC. in Mohawk, NY has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,075. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Richard Obreza Trucking INC.: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #54,664 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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, U.S. Postal Service-Carolina Main Post Office in Carolina, PR is another transportation & warehousing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $5,071 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#54,664
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 4 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 Richard Obreza Trucking INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Richard Obreza Trucking INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$5,075 Top 45% most affordable more affordable than 55% 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 Obreza Trucking INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBURLINGTON NORTHERN …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6FLORIDA INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1TOYS R US, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0TRI COUNTY METROPOLI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1U.S. POSTAL SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2GBW RAILCAR SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15AMERICOLD LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 26PRIDESTAFF, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4TECH PACKAGING, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0SWISSPORT CARGO SERV…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2CENTRAL TRANSPORT LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6AMF TRUCKING & WAREH…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6THE MENNEL MILLING C…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13SYSCO SACRAMENTO INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14CARDINAL HEALTH, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2NAVAL SUPPLY SYSTEMS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3Richard Obreza Truck…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12
Richard Obreza Trucking INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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 Obreza Trucking INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Richard Obreza Trucking INC. is the #2,364 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($5,075).

How Richard Obreza Trucking INC. Compares

Richard Obreza Trucking 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2010-08-12

Last Inspection

2011-02-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,269

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,269 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$7,250

Current Penalty Amount

$5,075

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,175 from the initial assessment of $7,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Richard Obreza Trucking INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.9
Violations 12 3.2
Total Penalty $5,075 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,269 $3,295

Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Richard Obreza Trucking INC., both outside NY 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 Richard Obreza Trucking INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Richard Obreza Trucking INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 12 violations across 4 inspections, including 10 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Richard Obreza Trucking INC. have?
Richard Obreza Trucking INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,075.
How many OSHA inspections has Richard Obreza Trucking INC. had?
Richard Obreza Trucking INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-12 and the most recent on 2011-02-11. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Richard Obreza Trucking INC.?
Richard Obreza Trucking INC. has been assessed $5,075 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,250 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Richard Obreza Trucking INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Richard Obreza Trucking INC. has 10 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 Obreza Trucking INC. operate in?
Richard Obreza 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 Obreza 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 Obreza Trucking INC. ranks #54,664 (the lower 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 Obreza Trucking INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Richard Obreza Trucking INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,075 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, U.S. Postal Service-Carolina Main Post Office in Carolina, PR is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $5,071 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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