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Salem Area Mass Transit District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Salem Area Mass Transit District ranks #97,141 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 4 violations across 6 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$210
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#97,141
of 99,447 penalized employers

Salem Area Mass Transit District in Salem, OR has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $210. 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 Salem Area Mass Transit District: 6 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #97,141 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 (3.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Hunt Country Components, LTD. in Thomasville, NC is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $210 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#97,141
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Salem Area Mass Transit District runs well below peers (0.03x 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

$210 Top 2% most affordable more affordable than 98% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Salem Area Mass Transit District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.008.416.825.233.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12MTA NYCT ENY TRUCK S…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14MESA COLD STORAGE, LTD, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 20NYCTA CENTRAL ELECTR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12CEDAR GROVE WAREHOUS…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 32TOWN OF DEXTER, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 21INTERNATIONAL LONGSH…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9CORE-MARK INTERNATIO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11ACE HARDWARE, CORP, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7AMERICAN AIRLINES, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8SEA-TAC INTNL AIRPORT, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0DOLLAR GENERAL, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4HARBOR MARITIME & ST…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4L.P. TRANSPORTATION,…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11UPS SUPPLY CHAIN SOL…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3Salem Area Mass Tran…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4
Salem Area Mass Transit District has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Salem Area Mass Transit District in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Salem Area Mass Transit District is the #3,978 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($210).

How Salem Area Mass Transit District Compares

Salem Area Mass Transit District's 0.67 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 below peers (0.03x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2010-05-18

Last Inspection

2011-02-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$35

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 6 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $35 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$210

Current Penalty Amount

$210

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Salem Area Mass Transit District compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Salem Area Mass Transit District Industry Avg
Inspections 6 1.9
Violations 4 3.2
Total Penalty $210 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $35 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Salem Area Mass Transit District, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($210 here).

Ups $210 CA Hunt Country Components, LTD. $210 NC RJR Elite Trucking INC $210 VA Tropical Shipping USA, LLC $200 VI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

U.S. Postal Service 6 insp. Hartford, CT Mta NYCT Eny Truck Shop 6 insp. Brooklyn, NY Mesa Cold Storage, LTD 6 insp. Fullerton, CA Nycta Central Electronic Shop 6 insp. Woodside, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ups
Bakersfield, CA
3 inspections $210
Hunt Country Components, LTD.
Thomasville, NC
2 inspections $210
RJR Elite Trucking INC
Norfolk, VA
2 inspections $210
Tropical Shipping USA, LLC
ST Thomas, VI
2 inspections $200
Xpress Global Systems INC
Portland, OR
2 inspections $200

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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 Salem Area Mass Transit District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Salem Area Mass Transit District's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 4 violations across 6 inspections, including 1 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 Salem Area Mass Transit District have? ▼
Salem Area Mass Transit District has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $210.
How many OSHA inspections has Salem Area Mass Transit District had? ▼
Salem Area Mass Transit District has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-18 and the most recent on 2011-02-18. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Salem Area Mass Transit District? ▼
Salem Area Mass Transit District has been assessed $210 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Salem Area Mass Transit District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Salem Area Mass Transit District has 1 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 Salem Area Mass Transit District operate in? ▼
Salem Area Mass Transit District operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 485113). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Salem Area Mass Transit District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Salem Area Mass Transit District ranks #97,141 (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 Salem Area Mass Transit District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Salem Area Mass Transit District's total OSHA penalty of $210 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hunt Country Components, LTD. in Thomasville, NC is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $210 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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