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Transportation & Warehousing · Juneau, AK

Samson Tug and Barge

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Samson Tug and Barge ranks #41,314 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$8,031
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#41,314
of 99,447 penalized employers

Samson Tug and Barge in Juneau, AK 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: $8,031. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Samson Tug and Barge 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. 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 #41,314 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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, Sunrise Shipping Service LTD in West Carrollton, OH is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,037 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#41,314
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 Samson Tug and Barge compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Samson Tug and Barge runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$8,031 Bottom 42% least affordable more affordable than 42% 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 Samson Tug and Barge.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.18.011.815.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEW JERSEY TURNPIKE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MAURICE A. AUERBACH,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10U. S. POSTAL SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10KACE LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TRADEMARK GLOBAL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICOLD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DISTRIBUTION WAREHOU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7COUNTY OF SALEM ROAD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AMAZON.COM SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SC RAIL LEASING AMER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15CENTRAL TRANSPORT LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SOUTHERN AIRWAYS EXP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UNIFI AVIATION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DRIVERGE VEHICLE INN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2XPO LOGISTICS FREIGH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CIMARRON AIR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PLANTERS COOPERATIVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Samson Tug and Barge, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Samson Tug and Barge 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.

Samson Tug and Barge in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Samson Tug and Barge sits at penalty rank #1,798 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($8,031 assessed).

How Samson Tug and Barge Compares

Samson Tug and Barge'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 moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-10-25

Last Inspection

2016-10-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,016

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $4,016 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

1

Repeat

16.7% of total

1

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

$11,472

Current Penalty Amount

$8,031

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,441 from the initial assessment of $11,472. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Samson Tug and Barge Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 6 3.2
Total Penalty $8,031 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,016 $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, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,031 here).

Sunrise Shipping Service LTD $8,037 OH Sri Granite and Marble CORP. $8,048 GA National Product Sales, INC. $8,000 UT New Jersey Turnpike Exit 6 Toll Plaza $8,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

New Jersey Turnpike Northern Division 2 insp. Newark, NJ Maurice a. Auerbach, INC. 2 insp. Secaucus, NJ U. S. Postal Service - SFNDC, Richmond 2 insp. Richmond, CA Kace Logistics 2 insp. Detroit, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sunrise Shipping Service LTD
West Carrollton, OH
2 inspections $8,037
AEH Trucking Co
Waynesboro, PA
0 inspections $0
Government Charter Services, LLC
Portland, OR
0 inspections $0
Hackenberg Bros Inc
Kreamer, PA
0 inspections $0
Antioch Trailer Storage
Antioch, CA
0 inspections $0

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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 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Samson Tug and Barge's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. 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 Samson Tug and Barge have? ▼
Samson Tug and Barge has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,031.
How many OSHA inspections has Samson Tug and Barge had? ▼
Samson Tug and Barge has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-10-25 and the most recent on 2016-10-25. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Samson Tug and Barge? ▼
Samson Tug and Barge has been assessed $8,031 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,472 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Samson Tug and Barge have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Samson Tug and Barge has 4 serious violations, and 1 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 operate in? ▼
Samson Tug and Barge 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 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 ranks #41,314 (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 Samson Tug and Barge's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Samson Tug and Barge's total OSHA penalty of $8,031 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sunrise Shipping Service LTD in West Carrollton, OH is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $8,037 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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