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Transportation & Warehousing · Safford, AZ

Varel International Ind., L.P.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Varel International Ind., L.P. ranks #38,293 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$9,000
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#38,293
of 99,447 penalized employers

Varel International Ind., L.P. in Safford, AZ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Varel International Ind., L.P. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #38,293 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, U.S. Postal Service in Phoenix, AZ is another transportation & warehousing employer with 11 OSHA inspections on record and $9,000 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#38,293
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Varel International Ind., L.P. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Varel International Ind., L.P. runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$9,000 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% 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 Varel International Ind., L.P..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1R & L CARRIERS SHARE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DIBBLE TRUCKING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FRESH EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MAKESPACE LABS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DELTA AIR LINES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U.S. POSTAL SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FAMILY DOLLAR STORES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE SHAMROCK COMPANI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AMERICOLD LOGISTICS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KATOEN NATIE SPECIAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CENTRAL FLORIDA FREE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23KANN ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNITED DISTRIBUTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SYSCO SOUTHEAST FLOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PORTS AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SEAONUS REFRIGERATED…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Varel International …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Varel International Ind., L.P. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Varel International Ind., L.P. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Varel International Ind., L.P. sits at penalty rank #1,692 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($9,000 assessed).

How Varel International Ind., L.P. Compares

Varel International Ind., L.P.'s 1.00 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 (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-01-13

Last Inspection

2014-06-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $4,500 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$9,000

Current Penalty Amount

$9,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Varel International Ind., L.P. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Varel International Ind., L.P. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 2 3.2
Total Penalty $9,000 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,500 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Varel International Ind., L.P., both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,000 here).

U.S. Postal Service $9,000 IN Abf Freight System, INC. $9,000 CO U.S. Postal Service $9,000 TX Nepw Logistics INC $9,000 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

U.S. Postal Service - Isanti 2 insp. Isanti, MN R & L Carriers Shared Services, LLC 2 insp. West Sacramento, CA Dibble Trucking, INC. 2 insp. Gardner, IL United Parcel Service INC 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

U.S. Postal Service
Phoenix, AZ
11 inspections $9,000
U.S. Postal Service
Fort Wayne, IN
8 inspections $9,000
Abf Freight System, INC.
Denver, CO
2 inspections $9,000
U.S. Postal Service
El Paso, TX
9 inspections $9,000
Nepw Logistics INC
Devens, MA
4 inspections $9,000

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What to do with this record

Use Varel International Ind., L.P.'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 Varel International Ind., L.P. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Varel International Ind., L.P.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Varel International Ind., L.P. have? ▼
Varel International Ind., L.P. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Varel International Ind., L.P. had? ▼
Varel International Ind., L.P. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-01-13 and the most recent on 2014-06-30. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Varel International Ind., L.P.? ▼
Varel International Ind., L.P. has been assessed $9,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Varel International Ind., L.P. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Varel International Ind., L.P. has 2 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 Varel International Ind., L.P. operate in? ▼
Varel International Ind., L.P. 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 Varel International Ind., L.P. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Varel International Ind., L.P. ranks #38,293 (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 Varel International Ind., L.P.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Varel International Ind., L.P.'s total OSHA penalty of $9,000 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, U.S. Postal Service in Phoenix, AZ is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $9,000 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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