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Southern Tier Logistics, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southern Tier Logistics, INC. ranks #12,946 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 11 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$25,673
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#12,946
of 99,447 penalized employers

Southern Tier Logistics, INC. in Horseheads, NY has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $25,673. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Southern Tier Logistics, INC.: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 2.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,946 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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 well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, United States Postal Service, West Sacramento in West Sacramento, CA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $25,703 in current penalties.

2.8
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#12,946
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 50/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Southern Tier Logistics, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Southern Tier Logistics, INC. runs well above peers (4.2x 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

$25,673 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Southern Tier Logistics, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPACIFIC ISLAND MOVER…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9PACIFIC AIR CARGO LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5USDA FOREST SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 23CROWLEY PETROLEUM DI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3KINDER MORGAN BULK T…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1CVS PHARMACY, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4NOLAN LOGISTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7KALITTA AIR LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10BUNGE NORTH AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5HUNTER FOOD & SPIRITS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6ALASKA RAILROAD CORP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0FLEET READINESS CENT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4Southern Tier Logist…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11
Southern Tier Logistics, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Southern Tier Logistics, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Southern Tier Logistics, INC. sits at penalty rank #591 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($25,673 assessed).

How Southern Tier Logistics, INC. Compares

Southern Tier Logistics, INC.'s 2.75 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 above peers (4.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2019-05-10

Last Inspection

2019-10-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,418

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.8 violations per visit. That's $6,418 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$42,791

Current Penalty Amount

$25,673

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,118 from the initial assessment of $42,791. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Southern Tier Logistics, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.9
Violations 11 3.2
Total Penalty $25,673 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,418 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Southern Tier Logistics, INC., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($25,673 here).

U.S. Postal Service $25,700 CT United States Postal Service, West Sacramento $25,703 CA Hannaford Brothers Distribution Center 01 $25,736 ME United Parcel Service $25,747 ME

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Pacific Island Movers, INC. 4 insp. Tamuning, GU Pacific Air Cargo LLC 4 insp. Honolulu, HI U.S. Postal Service 4 insp. Virginia Beach, VA Usda Forest Service - Cleveland NF 4 insp. Ramona, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lytle's Transfer & Storage, Inc.
Tipton, PA
0 inspections $0
Ard Trucking Co.
Timmonsville, SC
0 inspections $0
U.S. Postal Service
Hartford, CT
6 inspections $25,700
United States Postal Service, West Sacramento
West Sacramento, CA
2 inspections $25,703
Worldwide Flight Services
Coraopolis, PA
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 Southern Tier Logistics, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Southern Tier Logistics, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 11 violations across 4 inspections, including 11 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 Southern Tier Logistics, INC. have? ▼
Southern Tier Logistics, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $25,673.
How many OSHA inspections has Southern Tier Logistics, INC. had? ▼
Southern Tier Logistics, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-05-10 and the most recent on 2019-10-16. This averages 2.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Southern Tier Logistics, INC.? ▼
Southern Tier Logistics, INC. has been assessed $25,673 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $42,791 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Southern Tier Logistics, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Southern Tier Logistics, INC. has 11 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 Southern Tier Logistics, INC. operate in? ▼
Southern Tier Logistics, INC. 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 Southern Tier Logistics, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Southern Tier Logistics, INC. ranks #12,946 (the top quarter 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 Southern Tier Logistics, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Southern Tier Logistics, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $25,673 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (4.2x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, United States Postal Service, West Sacramento in West Sacramento, CA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $25,703 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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