Transportation & Warehousing · Bakersfield, CA

Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. ranks #30,834 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty19% serious
$11,615
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#30,834
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. in Bakersfield, CA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,615. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. 4 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #30,834 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 runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Americold Logistics, LLC in Bettendorf, IA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $11,625 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
18.8%
of violations were serious
#30,834
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$11,615 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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 Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P..

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Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. sits at penalty rank #1,377 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($11,615 assessed).

How Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. Compares

Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P.'s 4.00 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 moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2017-03-29

Last Inspection

2023-05-17

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,904

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 4 inspections over 6 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $2,904 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

18.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

13

Other-Than-Serious

81.3% 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

$47,665

Current Penalty Amount

$11,615

Penalty Reduction

75.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $36,050 from the initial assessment of $47,665. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.9
Violations 16 3.2
Total Penalty $11,615 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,904 $3,295

Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,615 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

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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 Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 4 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 Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. have?
Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,615.
How many OSHA inspections has Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. had?
Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-03-29 and the most recent on 2023-05-17. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P.?
Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. has been assessed $11,615 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $47,665 (a 75.6% reduction).
Does Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. 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 Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. operate in?
Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493120). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. ranks #30,834 (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 Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P.'s total OSHA penalty of $11,615 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Americold Logistics, LLC in Bettendorf, IA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $11,625 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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