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Transportation & Warehousing · El Paso, TX

Russell Transport INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Russell Transport INC ranks #12,167 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty67% serious
$27,000
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#12,167
of 99,447 penalized employers

Russell Transport INC in El Paso, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $27,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Russell Transport INC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,167 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Brokers Logistics, LTD. in El Paso, TX is another transportation & warehousing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $27,000 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#12,167
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 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 Russell Transport INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Russell Transport INC runs well above peers (4.4x 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

$27,000 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% 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 Russell Transport INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.114.221.228.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCANADIAN NATIONAL RA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13USF HOLLAND, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4A & K RAILROAD MATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MAGILL TRUCK LINES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SOUTHERN SOURCE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27U. S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KC SANDCASTLE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COLD-LINK LOGISTICS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ADIRONDACK RECORDS M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TYTAN EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VISION EXPRESS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JUDGE WAREHOUSING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ARMSTRONG RELOCATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RELIANCE GRANITE AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3XSEED DELIVERY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GUAM HARDWOOD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BCI COCA COLA BOTTLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Russell Transport INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Russell Transport INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Russell Transport INC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Russell Transport INC is the #537 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($27,000).

How Russell Transport INC Compares

Russell Transport 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 runs well above peers (4.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-08-11

Last Inspection

2026-06-16

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $13,500 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$45,329

Current Penalty Amount

$27,000

Penalty Reduction

40.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $18,329 from the initial assessment of $45,329. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Russell Transport INC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Russell Transport INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 6 3.2
Total Penalty $27,000 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,500 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Russell Transport INC, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($27,000 here).

South Jersey Transportation Authority $27,000 NJ New England Motor Freight, INC. $27,000 RI New Jersey Transit- Westwood Bus Garage $27,000 NJ Fresh Express, INC. $27,000 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Canadian National Railroad 2 insp. Memphis, TN Usf Holland, INC. 2 insp. McCook, IL A & K Railroad Material, INC. 2 insp. Hamden, CT Magill Truck Lines, LLC 2 insp. Wichita, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

South Jersey Transportation Authority
Pleasantville, NJ
2 inspections $27,000
New England Motor Freight, INC.
Pawtucket, RI
2 inspections $27,000
New Jersey Transit- Westwood Bus Garage
Westwood, NJ
2 inspections $27,000
Axis Transport, LLC
Pecos, TX
2 inspections $27,000
Brokers Logistics, LTD.
El Paso, TX
3 inspections $27,000

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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 Russell Transport INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Russell Transport INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Russell Transport INC have? ▼
Russell Transport INC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $27,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Russell Transport INC had? ▼
Russell Transport INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-08-11 and the most recent on 2026-06-16. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Russell Transport INC? ▼
Russell Transport INC has been assessed $27,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $45,329 (a 40.4% reduction).
Does Russell Transport INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Russell Transport INC has 4 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 Russell Transport INC operate in? ▼
Russell Transport INC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484121). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Russell Transport INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Russell Transport INC ranks #12,167 (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 Russell Transport INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Russell Transport INC's total OSHA penalty of $27,000 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (4.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Brokers Logistics, LTD. in El Paso, TX is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $27,000 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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