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Transportation & Warehousing · Council Bluffs, IA

US Intermodal INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), US Intermodal INC ranks #9,187 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty95% serious
$33,069
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#9,187
of 99,447 penalized employers

US Intermodal INC in Council Bluffs, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $33,069. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected US Intermodal INC 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 9.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,187 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 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, Glen Allen Mailing Services, LLC (ZUNI) in Mechanicsville, VA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

9.5
violations per inspection
94.7%
of violations were serious
#9,187
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How US Intermodal INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows US Intermodal INC runs far above peers (5.4x 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

$33,069 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 US Intermodal INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedOLLIE'S BARGAIN OUTL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WORLD CLASS DISTRIBU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16DOUBLE D EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FST LOGISTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GOODWILL OF DELAWARE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KEOLIS COMMUTER SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NATIONAL RETAIL TRAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CONSOLIDATED TERMINA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7A. DUIE PYLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE DIEZ GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOTAL AIRPORT SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EBENEZER RAILCAR SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DGA SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3YRC INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SJTA - PLEASANTVILLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BASS PRO SHOP CABELAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NORTHLAND SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DON GLEAVE TERMINAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KICKERT SCHOOL BUS L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AGRI-PRODUCTS DBA SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2US Intermodal INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19
US Intermodal INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

US Intermodal INC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, US Intermodal INC ranks #405 at $33,069 current penalty.

How US Intermodal INC Compares

US Intermodal INC's 9.50 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 far above peers (5.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-09-25

Last Inspection

2023-10-25

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$16,535

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 9.5 violations per visit. That's $16,535 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

94.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

5.3% 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

$43,543

Current Penalty Amount

$33,069

Penalty Reduction

24.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,474 from the initial assessment of $43,543. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric US Intermodal INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 19 3.2
Total Penalty $33,069 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $16,535 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for US Intermodal INC, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($33,069 here).

Accelerated USA $33,100 TX GPS Consumer Direct, INC. $33,100 OH Alaska Marine Trucking, LLC $33,012 AK Yunexpress USA INC $33,000 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ollie's Bargain Outlet, INC. 2 insp. Commerce, GA World Class Distribution INC. 2 insp. Irving, TX Double D Express, INC. 2 insp. Springfield, IL FST Logistics, INC. 2 insp. Grove City, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Turbine Worx Logistics, Inc.
Montgomery, AL
0 inspections $0
Accelerated USA
Houston, TX
2 inspections $33,100
GPS Consumer Direct, INC.
Groveport, OH
3 inspections $33,100
Glen Allen Mailing Services, LLC (ZUNI)
Mechanicsville, VA
0 inspections $0
Alaska Marine Trucking, LLC
Juneau, AK
3 inspections $33,012

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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 US Intermodal INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, US Intermodal INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 2 inspections, including 18 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 US Intermodal INC have? ▼
US Intermodal INC has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $33,069.
How many OSHA inspections has US Intermodal INC had? ▼
US Intermodal INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-09-25 and the most recent on 2023-10-25. This averages 9.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for US Intermodal INC? ▼
US Intermodal INC has been assessed $33,069 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $43,543 (a 24.1% reduction).
Does US Intermodal INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. US Intermodal INC has 18 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 US Intermodal INC operate in? ▼
US Intermodal INC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488210). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does US Intermodal INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, US Intermodal INC ranks #9,187 (the top 10% 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 US Intermodal INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
US Intermodal INC's total OSHA penalty of $33,069 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (5.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Glen Allen Mailing Services, LLC (ZUNI) in Mechanicsville, VA 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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