Transportation & Warehousing · Kodiak, AK

Samson Tug and Barge, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Samson Tug and Barge, INC. ranks #5,023 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 27 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty70% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$50,686
OSHA penalties: 27
Violations cited: 5
OSHA inspections: #5,023
of 99,447 penalized employers

Samson Tug and Barge, INC. in Kodiak, AK has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 27 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $50,686. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Samson Tug and Barge, INC. 5 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 27 violations, averaging 5.4 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,023 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 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 (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, U.S. Postal Service - Seattle Network Distribution Center in Federal Way, WA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $50,752 in current penalties.

5.4
violations per inspection: 70.4%
of violations were serious: #5,023
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 11/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 27 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (5.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Samson Tug and Barge, …

$50,686
Transportation & Warehousing avg

$6,129

What this shows Samson Tug and Barge, INC. runs far above peers (8.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$50,686 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Samson Tug and Barge, INC..

Samson Tug and Barge, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 27 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.

Samson Tug and Barge, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Samson Tug and Barge, INC. ranks #225 at $50,686 current penalty.

How Samson Tug and Barge, INC. Compares

Samson Tug and Barge, INC.'s 5.40 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 far above peers (8.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2014-08-11

Last Inspection

2020-10-22

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,137

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 5 inspections over 6 years, averaging 5.4 violations per visit. That's $10,137 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Serious

70.4% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

7.4% of total

Other-Than-Serious

22.2% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$96,082

Current Penalty Amount

$50,686

Penalty Reduction

47.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $45,396 from the initial assessment of $96,082. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Samson Tug and Barge, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Samson Tug and Barge, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	5	1.9
Violations	27	3.2
Total Penalty	$50,686	$6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$10,137	$3,295

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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Samson Tug and Barge, INC., both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($50,686 here).

Best Buy CO INC. $50,625 NJ U.S. Postal Service - Seattle Network Distribution Center $50,752 WA American Airlines $50,520 PA Jcpenney Alliance Logistics Center $50,510 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Albertson's LLC 5 insp. Las Vegas, NV Dollar General Distribution Center 5 insp. Zanesville, OH U.S. Postal Service 5 insp. New Orleans, LA U.S. Postal Service 5 insp. Sandston, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

2 inspections $50,625

U.S. Postal Service - Seattle Network Distribution Center

Federal Way, WA

5 inspections $50,752

New Service Transport, Inc.

5 inspections $50,520

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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 Samson Tug and Barge, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Samson Tug and Barge, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 27 violations across 5 inspections, including 19 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 Samson Tug and Barge, INC. have? ▼

Samson Tug and Barge, INC. has 27 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $50,686.

How many OSHA inspections has Samson Tug and Barge, INC. had? ▼

Samson Tug and Barge, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-08-11 and the most recent on 2020-10-22. This averages 5.4 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Samson Tug and Barge, INC.? ▼

Samson Tug and Barge, INC. has been assessed $50,686 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $96,082 (a 47.2% reduction).

Does Samson Tug and Barge, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Samson Tug and Barge, INC. has 19 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 Samson Tug and Barge, INC. operate in? ▼

Samson Tug and Barge, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488320). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Samson Tug and Barge, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Samson Tug and Barge, INC. ranks #5,023 (the top 5% 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 Samson Tug and Barge, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Samson Tug and Barge, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $50,686 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (8.3x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, U.S. Postal Service - Seattle Network Distribution Center in Federal Way, WA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $50,752 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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