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Transportation & Warehousing · Buena Park, CA

Tawa Services, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tawa Services, INC. ranks #36,322 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty57% serious
$9,585
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#36,322
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tawa Services, INC. in Buena Park, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,585. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tawa Services, INC. 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #36,322 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Pick-Up & Go Moving International, Inc. in Huntersville, NC is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#36,322
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Tawa Services, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Tawa Services, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$9,585 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Tawa Services, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.48.512.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTRATA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FOSTER LOGISTICS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15NASSAU TERMINALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ESTES EXPRESS LINES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ICF PANELS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14IAS LOGISTICS DFW, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUPER TRANSPORT INTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8YOURWAY TRANSPORT INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CENTRAL TRANSPORT IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3INTERCONTINENTAL EXP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10KAUAI ISLAND TOURS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MOBILE RAIL SOLUTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MCDONOUGH TRUCK LINE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8OXFORD AVIATION INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EXPRESS CONTAINER SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CARDINAL LOGISTICS M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FEDEX STATION 493, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AMAZON.COM SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VAL-U-LEASING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16J.V. TRANSPORTATION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Tawa Services, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Tawa Services, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Tawa Services, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Tawa Services, INC. sits at penalty rank #1,615 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($9,585 assessed).

How Tawa Services, INC. Compares

Tawa Services, INC.'s 3.50 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 (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-08-02

Last Inspection

2026-01-22

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,793

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $4,793 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

42.9% 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

$16,900

Current Penalty Amount

$9,585

Penalty Reduction

43.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,315 from the initial assessment of $16,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Tawa Services, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 7 3.2
Total Penalty $9,585 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,793 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Tawa Services, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,585 here).

Coca-Cola Beverage CO. Micronesia INC. $9,580 MP Tforce Freight, INC. $9,574 WI Cherokee Marine Terminal $9,600 TN New Penn Motor Express $9,600 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Strata Corporation 2 insp. Grand Forks, ND Foster Logistics, LLC 2 insp. Lima, OH Nassau Terminals, LLC 2 insp. Fernandina Beach, FL Estes Express Lines CORP. 2 insp. Miami, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pick-Up & Go Moving International, Inc.
Huntersville, NC
0 inspections $0
Coca-Cola Beverage CO. Micronesia INC.
Saipan, MP
3 inspections $9,580
Oak Harbor Freight Lines, INC
West Sacramento, CA
3 inspections $9,580
Tforce Freight, INC.
Milwaukee, WI
2 inspections $9,574
Cherokee Marine Terminal
Nashville, TN
5 inspections $9,600

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What to do with this record

Use Tawa Services, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Tawa Services, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tawa Services, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Tawa Services, INC. have? ▼
Tawa Services, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,585.
How many OSHA inspections has Tawa Services, INC. had? ▼
Tawa Services, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-08-02 and the most recent on 2026-01-22. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tawa Services, INC.? ▼
Tawa Services, INC. has been assessed $9,585 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,900 (a 43.3% reduction).
Does Tawa Services, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Tawa Services, INC. has 4 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 Tawa Services, INC. operate in? ▼
Tawa Services, 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 Tawa Services, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tawa Services, INC. ranks #36,322 (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 Tawa Services, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tawa Services, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $9,585 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pick-Up & Go Moving International, Inc. in Huntersville, NC is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $0 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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