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Transportation & Warehousing · Sitka, AK

Samson Tug & Barge Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Samson Tug & Barge Company, INC. ranks #32,928 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty60% serious
$10,793
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#32,928
of 99,447 penalized employers

Samson Tug & Barge Company, INC. in Sitka, AK has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,793. 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 & Barge Company, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #32,928 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Kardex Remstar, LLC in Westbrook, ME is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,781 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#32,928
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 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 Samson Tug & Barge Company, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$10,793 Bottom 33% least affordable more affordable than 33% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 & Barge Company, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.05.310.515.720.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMOTOR VEHICLE COMMIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20CONOR LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11KOMAR DISTRIBUTION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5R & L CARRIERS SHARE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RAP SPORT INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ESTES EXPRESS LINES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TFORCE FREIGHT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HI-PLAINS COOP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HONOLULU FREIGHT SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PARKE & SON, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MATTRESS FIRM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MENZIES AVIATION (US…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BRAKEFIELD EQUIPMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AMERICAN AIRLINES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BOMAT GUAM LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JJJ CONTAINER SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE STOP & SHOP SUPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ASSOCIATED TRUCKING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4OLYMPIA MOVING & STO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Samson Tug & Barge C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Samson Tug & Barge Company, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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 & Barge Company, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Samson Tug & Barge Company, INC. is the #1,449 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($10,793).

How Samson Tug & Barge Company, INC. Compares

Samson Tug & Barge Company, INC.'s 2.50 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 (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-05-06

Last Inspection

2019-05-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,397

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $5,397 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$19,712

Current Penalty Amount

$10,793

Penalty Reduction

45.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,919 from the initial assessment of $19,712. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Samson Tug & Barge Company, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 5 3.2
Total Penalty $10,793 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,397 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,793 here).

Laney & Duke Terminal Warehouse Company, INC. $10,800 FL The Tranzonic Companies $10,784 NV Estes Express Lines $10,803 IA Kardex Remstar, LLC $10,781 ME

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Motor Vehicle Commission 2 insp. Newark, NJ Conor LLC 2 insp. Eagle Pass, TX Komar Distribution Services, INC. 2 insp. Eastvale, CA R & L Carriers Shared Services, LLC 2 insp. Kennesaw, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Laney & Duke Terminal Warehouse Company, INC.
Jacksonville, FL
2 inspections $10,800
The Tranzonic Companies
Sparks, NV
2 inspections $10,784
Estes Express Lines
Des Moines, IA
2 inspections $10,803
Kardex Remstar, LLC
Westbrook, ME
2 inspections $10,781
Al La Stella Inc
Cedar Knolls, NJ
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 & Barge Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Samson Tug & Barge Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 & Barge Company, INC. have? ▼
Samson Tug & Barge Company, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,793.
How many OSHA inspections has Samson Tug & Barge Company, INC. had? ▼
Samson Tug & Barge Company, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-05-06 and the most recent on 2019-05-06. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Samson Tug & Barge Company, INC.? ▼
Samson Tug & Barge Company, INC. has been assessed $10,793 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,712 (a 45.2% reduction).
Does Samson Tug & Barge Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Samson Tug & Barge Company, INC. has 3 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 Samson Tug & Barge Company, INC. operate in? ▼
Samson Tug & Barge Company, 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 & Barge Company, 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 & Barge Company, INC. ranks #32,928 (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 & Barge Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Samson Tug & Barge Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $10,793 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kardex Remstar, LLC in Westbrook, ME is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $10,781 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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