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Transportation & Warehousing · Chehalis, WA

Sorenson Transportation INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sorenson Transportation INC ranks #98,348 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 penalty50% serious
$150
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#98,348
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sorenson Transportation INC in Chehalis, WA 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: $150. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sorenson Transportation INC 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 #98,348 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Colinx, LLC in Crossville, TN is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $150 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#98,348
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 Sorenson Transportation INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Sorenson Transportation INC runs well below peers (0.02x 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

$150 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 99% 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 Sorenson Transportation INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.63.868.210.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEXACTDISTRIBUTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GULF COAST CRATING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CONWAY/CW PRICE CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LEO INTERNATIONAL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ECONOMY COATINGS SYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BERGEN SHIPPERS CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICAN AIRLINES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALAMEDA-CONTRA COSTA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUMMIT COLD STORAGE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HANNA TRUCK LINE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6REVITALIZED INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GWINNETT SOUTH 115, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3G1 TOWING SACRAMENTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10AMBASSADOR SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CERES MARINE TERMINA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AAA COOPER TRANSPORT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FEDEX EXPRESS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Sorenson Transportat…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Sorenson Transportation INC 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.

Sorenson Transportation INC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Sorenson Transportation INC is the #4,021 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($150).

How Sorenson Transportation INC Compares

Sorenson Transportation INC'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 (0.02x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-12-18

Last Inspection

2014-03-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$75

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $75 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$150

Current Penalty Amount

$150

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Sorenson Transportation INC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sorenson Transportation INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 2 3.2
Total Penalty $150 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $75 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sorenson Transportation INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($150 here).

Colinx, LLC $150 TN Bettendorf Enterprises INC $150 OR Jacobson Warehouse Company, INC. $150 NC Davis Trans-Lite INC $150 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Exactdistribution LLC 2 insp. Marietta, GA Gulf Coast Crating INC 2 insp. Houston, TX U.S. Postal Service - Pasadena 2 insp. Pasadena, CA Conway/CW Price CORP. 2 insp. Secaucus, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Colinx, LLC
Crossville, TN
2 inspections $150
Bettendorf Enterprises INC
White City, OR
2 inspections $150
Jacobson Warehouse Company, INC.
Shelby, NC
2 inspections $150
Davis Trans-Lite INC
Clackamas, OR
2 inspections $150
Sterling Rail Services LLC
Sterling, IL
2 inspections $154

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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 Sorenson Transportation INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sorenson Transportation INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 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 Sorenson Transportation INC have? ▼
Sorenson Transportation INC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $150.
How many OSHA inspections has Sorenson Transportation INC had? ▼
Sorenson Transportation INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-12-18 and the most recent on 2014-03-10. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sorenson Transportation INC? ▼
Sorenson Transportation INC has been assessed $150 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Sorenson Transportation INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sorenson Transportation INC 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 Sorenson Transportation INC operate in? ▼
Sorenson Transportation INC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484121). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sorenson Transportation INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sorenson Transportation INC ranks #98,348 (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 Sorenson Transportation INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sorenson Transportation INC's total OSHA penalty of $150 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, Colinx, LLC in Crossville, TN is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $150 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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