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Transportation & Warehousing · Clackamas, OR

Surface Transport INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Surface Transport INC ranks #80,654 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 penalty100% serious
$1,550
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#80,654
of 99,447 penalized employers

Surface Transport INC in Clackamas, OR 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: $1,550. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Surface Transport 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 #80,654 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Datapak Services Corporation in Howell, MI is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,550 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#80,654
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 Surface Transport INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Surface Transport INC runs well below peers (0.25x 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

$1,550 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% 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 Surface Transport INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.48.512.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHOMPSON TRUCKING AC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TAX AIRFREIGHT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10RYDER INTEGRATED LOG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CARGO FORCE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HELEN OF TROY L.P., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GULF STEVEDORING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LINEAGE LOGISTICS HO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2IMTT-BAYONNE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOURCECUT INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NORTHERN AIR CARGO, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16JAMES RICHARDSON TRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PACIFIC STEVEDORING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7U. S. Postal Service, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DOLLAR TREE DISTRIBU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FEDEX SMARTPOST, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ARCADIA BEAUTY LABS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FUN STUFF, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15Surface Transport INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Surface Transport 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.

Surface Transport INC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Surface Transport INC is the #3,389 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($1,550).

How Surface Transport INC Compares

Surface Transport 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 (0.25x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-09-28

Last Inspection

2011-08-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$775

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $775 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$2,800

Current Penalty Amount

$1,550

Penalty Reduction

44.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,250 from the initial assessment of $2,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Surface Transport INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 2 3.2
Total Penalty $1,550 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $775 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Surface Transport INC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,550 here).

Datapak Services Corporation $1,550 MI Gxo Logistics Supply Chain, INC. $1,550 CA Cherokee Marine Terminal LLC $1,550 TN Martin Cartage & Express, INC. $1,545 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Thompson Trucking Acquisitions, LLC 2 insp. Doraville, GA Tax Airfreight, INC. 2 insp. Windsor, WI Ryder Integrated Logistics 2 insp. Decatur, IL Cargo Force INC 2 insp. Kearny, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Datapak Services Corporation
Howell, MI
2 inspections $1,550
Gxo Logistics Supply Chain, INC.
Bloomington, CA
2 inspections $1,550
Cherokee Marine Terminal LLC
Nashville, TN
2 inspections $1,550
Aladdin Transportation & Warehousing INC
Portland, OR
4 inspections $1,550
USPS - Garfield
Cleveland, OH
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 Surface Transport INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Surface Transport INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Surface Transport INC have? ▼
Surface Transport INC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,550.
How many OSHA inspections has Surface Transport INC had? ▼
Surface Transport INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-28 and the most recent on 2011-08-01. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Surface Transport INC? ▼
Surface Transport INC has been assessed $1,550 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,800 (a 44.6% reduction).
Does Surface Transport INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Surface Transport INC has 2 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 Surface Transport INC operate in? ▼
Surface Transport INC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484230). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Surface Transport INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Surface Transport INC ranks #80,654 (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 Surface Transport INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Surface Transport INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,550 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, Datapak Services Corporation in Howell, MI is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $1,550 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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