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Transportation & Warehousing · Dutch Harbor, AK

Samson Tug and Bargo CO

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Samson Tug and Bargo CO ranks #90,399 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$680
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#90,399
of 99,447 penalized employers

Samson Tug and Bargo CO in Dutch Harbor, AK has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $680. 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 Bargo CO 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #90,399 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Canadian Pacific Railroad in Davenport, IA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $675 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#90,399
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 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 Bargo CO compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Samson Tug and Bargo CO runs well below peers (0.11x 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

$680 Top 9% most affordable more affordable than 91% 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 Samson Tug and Bargo CO.

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 Bargo…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Samson Tug and Bargo CO has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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 Bargo CO in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Samson Tug and Bargo CO is the #3,749 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($680).

How Samson Tug and Bargo CO Compares

Samson Tug and Bargo CO's 1.00 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 below peers (0.11x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-02-14

Last Inspection

2024-02-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$340

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $340 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$906

Current Penalty Amount

$680

Penalty Reduction

24.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $226 from the initial assessment of $906. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Samson Tug and Bargo CO Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 2 3.2
Total Penalty $680 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $340 $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 Bargo CO, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($680 here).

Mark Jones Trucking INC $675 OR Canadian Pacific Railroad $675 IA Huntleigh USA Corporation $690 NV Safeway $700 CA

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.

Mark Jones Trucking INC
Elkton, OR
2 inspections $675
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Davenport, IA
2 inspections $675
Huntleigh USA Corporation
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $690
Safeway
Tracy, CA
3 inspections $700
Southwest Airlines
Houston, TX
3 inspections $660

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What to do with this record

Use Samson Tug and Bargo CO's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Bargo CO safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Samson Tug and Bargo CO's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Samson Tug and Bargo CO have? ▼
Samson Tug and Bargo CO has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $680.
How many OSHA inspections has Samson Tug and Bargo CO had? ▼
Samson Tug and Bargo CO has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-02-14 and the most recent on 2024-02-14. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Samson Tug and Bargo CO? ▼
Samson Tug and Bargo CO has been assessed $680 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $906 (a 24.9% reduction).
What industry does Samson Tug and Bargo CO operate in? ▼
Samson Tug and Bargo CO 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 Bargo CO 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 Bargo CO ranks #90,399 (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 Samson Tug and Bargo CO's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Samson Tug and Bargo CO's total OSHA penalty of $680 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Canadian Pacific Railroad in Davenport, IA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $675 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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