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The Ames Companies, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Ames Companies, INC. ranks #52,742 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$5,485
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#52,742
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Ames Companies, INC. in Reno, NV has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,485. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Ames Companies, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #52,742 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, Florida Medical Transport in Lake Mary, FL is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#52,742
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How The Ames Companies, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows The Ames Companies, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$5,485 Top 47% most affordable more affordable than 53% 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 The Ames Companies, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.05.310.515.720.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMOTOR VEHICLE COMMIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20CONOR LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11KOMAR DISTRIBUTION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5R & L CARRIERS SHARE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RAP SPORT INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ESTES EXPRESS LINES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TFORCE FREIGHT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HI-PLAINS COOP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HONOLULU FREIGHT SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PARKE & SON, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MATTRESS FIRM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MENZIES AVIATION (US…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BRAKEFIELD EQUIPMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AMERICAN AIRLINES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BOMAT GUAM LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JJJ CONTAINER SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE STOP & SHOP SUPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ASSOCIATED TRUCKING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4OLYMPIA MOVING & STO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2C.C. LOUNSBURY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2The Ames Companies, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
The Ames Companies, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

The Ames Companies, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, The Ames Companies, INC. ranks #2,281 at $5,485 current penalty.

How The Ames Companies, INC. Compares

The Ames Companies, INC.'s 0.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-11-16

Last Inspection

2024-07-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,743

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $2,743 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$5,485

Current Penalty Amount

$5,485

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric The Ames Companies, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 1 3.2
Total Penalty $5,485 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,743 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Ames Companies, INC., both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,485 here).

United Parcel Service INC $5,480 CA Grapevine Visual Concepts, INC. $5,472 PA Ford Storage and Moving CO $5,500 NE Pacific Stevedoring Services $5,500 AS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Motor Vehicle Commission 2 insp. Newark, NJ Conor LLC 2 insp. Eagle Pass, TX Komar Distribution Services, INC. 2 insp. Eastvale, CA R & L Carriers Shared Services, LLC 2 insp. Kennesaw, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

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Lake Mary, FL
0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
United Parcel Service INC
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2 inspections $5,480
PXP
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0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use The Ames Companies, 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 The Ames Companies, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Ames Companies, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 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 The Ames Companies, INC. have? ▼
The Ames Companies, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,485.
How many OSHA inspections has The Ames Companies, INC. had? ▼
The Ames Companies, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-11-16 and the most recent on 2024-07-18. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Ames Companies, INC.? ▼
The Ames Companies, INC. has been assessed $5,485 in current OSHA penalties.
Does The Ames Companies, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Ames Companies, 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 The Ames Companies, INC. operate in? ▼
The Ames Companies, 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 The Ames Companies, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Ames Companies, INC. ranks #52,742 (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 The Ames Companies, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Ames Companies, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,485 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, Florida Medical Transport in Lake Mary, FL 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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