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Transportation & Warehousing · Reno, NV

Smith Storage Systems

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Smith Storage Systems ranks #82,620 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$1,367
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#82,620
of 99,447 penalized employers

Smith Storage Systems in Reno, NV has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,367. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Smith Storage Systems 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #82,620 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Bur-Trans INC. in Moravia, NY is another transportation & warehousing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $1,360 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#82,620
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Smith Storage Systems compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Smith Storage Systems runs well below peers (0.22x 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

$1,367 Top 17% most affordable more affordable than 83% 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 Smith Storage Systems.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFULLINGTON TRAILWAYS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5WASHINGTON METROPOLI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CAPACITY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1GORDON FOOD SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SILVA TRUCKING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DELTA GLOBAL SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DYNO NOBEL INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22PORTS AMERICA CHESAP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SERENA & LILY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7U-HAUL MOVING & STOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SUNDANCE STEVEDORING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5WORLD CLASS DISTRIBU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SFMTA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CATERPILLAR LOGISTIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1WHITESVILLE CENTRAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Smith Storage Systems, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Smith Storage Systems has 3 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.

Smith Storage Systems in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Smith Storage Systems sits at penalty rank #3,464 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($1,367 assessed).

How Smith Storage Systems Compares

Smith Storage Systems's 1.67 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 (0.22x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2022-09-22

Last Inspection

2025-06-18

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$456

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $456 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$2,733

Current Penalty Amount

$1,367

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,366 from the initial assessment of $2,733. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Smith Storage Systems compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Smith Storage Systems Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 5 3.2
Total Penalty $1,367 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $456 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Smith Storage Systems, both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,367 here).

Bur-Trans INC. $1,360 NY The Delivery Network, INC. $1,360 IL DSC Logistics INC $1,375 TN Budget Towing INC $1,375 MN

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Fullington Trailways LLC 3 insp. State College, PA Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority 3 insp. Alexandria, VA Capacity, LLC 3 insp. North Brunswick, NJ United States Postal Service 3 insp. Atlanta, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

U-Haul Company of Northern MN
Blaine, MN
0 inspections $0
RP Limouisine
Clifton, NJ
0 inspections $0
Delta Fuel
Midland, TX
0 inspections $0
Bur-Trans INC.
Moravia, NY
4 inspections $1,360
The Delivery Network, INC.
Madison, IL
3 inspections $1,360

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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 Smith Storage Systems safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Smith Storage Systems's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 serious violations. 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 Smith Storage Systems have? ▼
Smith Storage Systems has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,367.
How many OSHA inspections has Smith Storage Systems had? ▼
Smith Storage Systems has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-09-22 and the most recent on 2025-06-18. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Smith Storage Systems? ▼
Smith Storage Systems has been assessed $1,367 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,733 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Smith Storage Systems have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Smith Storage Systems has 1 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 Smith Storage Systems operate in? ▼
Smith Storage Systems operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Smith Storage Systems rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Smith Storage Systems ranks #82,620 (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 Smith Storage Systems's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Smith Storage Systems's total OSHA penalty of $1,367 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bur-Trans INC. in Moravia, NY is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $1,360 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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