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Transportation & Warehousing · North Kingstown, RI

The Lightship Group LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Lightship Group LLC ranks #34,591 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 24 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$10,100
OSHA penalties
24
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#34,591
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Lightship Group LLC in North Kingstown, RI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 24 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,100. 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 Lightship Group LLC 2 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections turned up 24 violations, averaging 12.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #34,591 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 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, Virginia International Terminals, LLC in Norfolk, VA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,102 in current penalties.

12.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#34,591
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 24 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (12.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How The Lightship Group LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows The Lightship Group LLC 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

$10,100 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% 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 The Lightship Group LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.717.326.034.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedT & G DISTRIBUTION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NJ TRANSIT - BUS SAF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CEMEX, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NATIONAL RETAIL TRAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FEDEX GROUND, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MIDLAND BEAN CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33NEW ENGLAND MOTOR FR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ALASKA MARINE LINES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WESTERN POST LOGISTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ROSWELL INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8RDM INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PADNOS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MAERSK WAREHOUSING A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UNIVERSAL TRUCKLOAD,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COSENTINO CENTER OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GEORGIA KAOLIN TERMI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VANTEGER TOWING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WINCHESTER FINE ART …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MACKINAC ISLAND FERR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2The Lightship Group …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24
The Lightship Group LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 24 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.

The Lightship Group LLC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, The Lightship Group LLC ranks #1,537 at $10,100 current penalty.

How The Lightship Group LLC Compares

The Lightship Group LLC's 12.00 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 (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-06-13

Last Inspection

2022-05-12

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

12.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,050

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 9 years, averaging 12.0 violations per visit. That's $5,050 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$29,145

Current Penalty Amount

$10,100

Penalty Reduction

65.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $19,045 from the initial assessment of $29,145. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How The Lightship Group LLC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Lightship Group LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 24 3.2
Total Penalty $10,100 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,050 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Lightship Group LLC, both outside RI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,100 here).

A&a Express LLC $10,100 TN Virginia International Terminals, LLC $10,102 VA Alaska Marine Lines INC $10,110 WA United Parcel Service, INC. $10,110 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

T & G Distribution Systems 2 insp. Blauvelt, NY NJ Transit - Bus Safety Division 2 insp. Newark, NJ Cemex 2 insp. Mount Vernon, IN National Retail Transportation INC 2 insp. Compton, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

A&a Express LLC
Pinson, TN
2 inspections $10,100
Virginia International Terminals, LLC
Norfolk, VA
2 inspections $10,102
Long Island Railroad
Hollis, NY
0 inspections $0
Doss Moving & Storage, Inc.
Sierra Vista, AZ
0 inspections $0
Alaska Marine Lines INC
Seattle, WA
2 inspections $10,110

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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 The Lightship Group LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Lightship Group LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 24 violations across 2 inspections, including 16 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 The Lightship Group LLC have? ▼
The Lightship Group LLC has 24 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,100.
How many OSHA inspections has The Lightship Group LLC had? ▼
The Lightship Group LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-06-13 and the most recent on 2022-05-12. This averages 12.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Lightship Group LLC? ▼
The Lightship Group LLC has been assessed $10,100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,145 (a 65.3% reduction).
Does The Lightship Group LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Lightship Group LLC has 16 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 Lightship Group LLC operate in? ▼
The Lightship Group LLC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488320). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does The Lightship Group LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Lightship Group LLC ranks #34,591 (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 The Lightship Group LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Lightship Group LLC's total OSHA penalty of $10,100 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, Virginia International Terminals, LLC in Norfolk, VA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $10,102 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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