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Shark Transport Services, INC. DBA Shark Fleet Repairs

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Shark Transport Services, INC. DBA Shark Fleet Repairs ranks #35,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty83% serious
$10,000
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#35,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Shark Transport Services, INC. DBA Shark Fleet Repairs in Joliet, IL 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: $10,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Shark Transport Services, INC. DBA Shark Fleet Repairs 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 #35,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Falvey Linen Supply, INC. in Springfield, MA is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,000 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#35,184
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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Shark Transport Services, INC. DBA Shark Fleet Repairs runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$10,000 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% 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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Shark Transport Services, INC. DBA Shark Fleet Repairs.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSHIRO SHIOZAWA DBA S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FORT CITY AUTO PAINT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25RIVERDALE CAR WASH INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17PABB CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16CALIBER HOLDINGS COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WEST MICHIGAN FORKLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SKYLINE HOUSE UNIT O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ERV'S BODY SHOP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PIEDMONT LUBE CENTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11THOMPSON 2022 ENTERP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10AUTO TECHNOLOGY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GREG'S GARAGE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CLEMCO AUTOMOTIVE IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RICKS AUTOMOTIVE REP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10WALMART INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NU-WAY HAND WASH, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HARLEY ENTERPRISES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ART MORSE AUTO REPAI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 523 MILE ROAD COLLISION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Shark Transport Serv…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Shark Transport Services, INC. DBA Shark Fleet Repairs has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Shark Transport Services, INC. DBA Shark Fleet Repairs in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Among 2,361 Other Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Shark Transport Services, INC. DBA Shark Fleet Repairs ranks #490 at $10,000 current penalty.

How Shark Transport Services, INC. DBA Shark Fleet Repairs Compares

Shark Transport Services, INC. DBA Shark Fleet Repairs's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

Against the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-02-01

Last Inspection

2022-04-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $5,000 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$26,726

Current Penalty Amount

$10,000

Penalty Reduction

62.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,726 from the initial assessment of $26,726. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Shark Transport Services, INC. DBA Shark Fleet Repairs compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Shark Transport Services, INC. DBA Shark Fleet Repairs Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 6 3.8
Total Penalty $10,000 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,000 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Shark Transport Services, INC. DBA Shark Fleet Repairs, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,000 here).

Falvey Linen Supply, INC. $10,000 MA Clark's Garage $10,000 PA Tire Xpress, INC. $10,000 PA Fast Linen Service, INC. $10,000 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Shiro Shiozawa DBA Shiro's Auto Body 2 insp. Campbell, CA Fort City Auto Painting, LLC 2 insp. Clarksville, TN Riverdale Car Wash INC 2 insp. Bronx, NY Pabb Corporation 2 insp. Austell, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Falvey Linen Supply, INC.
Springfield, MA
2 inspections $10,000
Clark's Garage
Factoryville, PA
2 inspections $10,000
Tire Xpress, INC.
New Castle, PA
2 inspections $10,000
Fast Linen Service, INC.
Yonkers, NY
2 inspections $10,000
Lawrence County Community Action Partnership
New Castle, PA
2 inspections $10,000

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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 Shark Transport Services, INC. DBA Shark Fleet Repairs safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Shark Transport Services, INC. DBA Shark Fleet Repairs's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Shark Transport Services, INC. DBA Shark Fleet Repairs have? ▼
Shark Transport Services, INC. DBA Shark Fleet Repairs has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Shark Transport Services, INC. DBA Shark Fleet Repairs had? ▼
Shark Transport Services, INC. DBA Shark Fleet Repairs has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-02-01 and the most recent on 2022-04-21. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Shark Transport Services, INC. DBA Shark Fleet Repairs? ▼
Shark Transport Services, INC. DBA Shark Fleet Repairs has been assessed $10,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,726 (a 62.6% reduction).
Does Shark Transport Services, INC. DBA Shark Fleet Repairs have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Shark Transport Services, INC. DBA Shark Fleet Repairs has 5 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 Shark Transport Services, INC. DBA Shark Fleet Repairs operate in? ▼
Shark Transport Services, INC. DBA Shark Fleet Repairs operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811111). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Shark Transport Services, INC. DBA Shark Fleet Repairs rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Shark Transport Services, INC. DBA Shark Fleet Repairs ranks #35,184 (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 Shark Transport Services, INC. DBA Shark Fleet Repairs's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Shark Transport Services, INC. DBA Shark Fleet Repairs's total OSHA penalty of $10,000 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Falvey Linen Supply, INC. in Springfield, MA is a similar other services employer with $10,000 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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