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Union Pacific Railroad CO

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Union Pacific Railroad CO ranks #29,383 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty77% serious
$12,250
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#29,383
of 99,447 penalized employers

Union Pacific Railroad CO in Seattle, WA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,250. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Union Pacific Railroad CO 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 4.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #29,383 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Auto Towing San Antonio in San Antonio, TX is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.3
violations per inspection
76.9%
of violations were serious
#29,383
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 27/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Union Pacific Railroad CO compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Union Pacific Railroad CO runs moderately above peers (2.0x 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

$12,250 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% 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 Union Pacific Railroad CO.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMERICOLD LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14MATSON NAVIGATION CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5UPS FREIGHT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MENZIES AVIATION (US…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1NEW PENN MOTOR EXPRE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BAILEY PORT INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14ASI SERVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7WINNER AVIATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0RITE AID OF MARYLAND…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PLATINUM TRANSPORTAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0DEE ZEE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14DAVINCI MICRO FULFIL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Union Pacific Railro…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13
Union Pacific Railroad CO has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Union Pacific Railroad CO in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Union Pacific Railroad CO sits at penalty rank #1,316 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($12,250 assessed).

How Union Pacific Railroad CO Compares

Union Pacific Railroad CO's 4.33 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 (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-01-20

Last Inspection

2014-04-23

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,083

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 4.3 violations per visit. That's $4,083 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

76.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

23.1% 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

$12,250

Current Penalty Amount

$12,250

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Union Pacific Railroad CO compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Union Pacific Railroad CO Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 13 3.2
Total Penalty $12,250 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,083 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Union Pacific Railroad CO, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,250 here).

Ssa Cooper, LLC $12,250 FL Atlantic Container Service, INC. DBA Acs $12,225 SC American Airlines $12,275 OK Icf Panels, LLC $12,275 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Americold Logistics, LLC 3 insp. Burley, ID U.S. Postal Service - los Angeles 3 insp. Los Angeles, CA U.S. Postal Service 3 insp. Lake Worth, FL Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC 3 insp. Birmingham, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ssa Cooper, LLC
Jacksonville, FL
4 inspections $12,250
Airport Group Services, LLC
Kailua Kona, HI
0 inspections $0
Sunset Logistics
Euless, TX
0 inspections $0
Auto Towing San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
0 inspections $0
Transicare, Inc.
Dallas, TX
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 Union Pacific Railroad CO safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Union Pacific Railroad CO's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 3 inspections, including 10 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 Union Pacific Railroad CO have? ▼
Union Pacific Railroad CO has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,250.
How many OSHA inspections has Union Pacific Railroad CO had? ▼
Union Pacific Railroad CO has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-20 and the most recent on 2014-04-23. This averages 4.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Union Pacific Railroad CO? ▼
Union Pacific Railroad CO has been assessed $12,250 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Union Pacific Railroad CO have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Union Pacific Railroad CO has 10 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 Union Pacific Railroad CO operate in? ▼
Union Pacific Railroad CO operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 482111). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Union Pacific Railroad CO rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Union Pacific Railroad CO ranks #29,383 (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 Union Pacific Railroad CO's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Union Pacific Railroad CO's total OSHA penalty of $12,250 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Auto Towing San Antonio in San Antonio, TX 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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