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Veneer Chip Transport INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Veneer Chip Transport INC ranks #59,542 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$4,300
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#59,542
of 99,447 penalized employers

Veneer Chip Transport INC in Tacoma, WA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Veneer Chip Transport INC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #59,542 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Herff Jones, LLC in Arcola, IL is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,300 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#59,542
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Veneer Chip Transport INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Veneer Chip Transport INC runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$4,300 Top 40% most affordable more affordable than 60% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Veneer Chip Transport INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11A & C PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12AMSCAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5GATX RAIL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9LINEAGE LOGISTICS SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13GEORGIA-PACIFIC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SSA GULF, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7STATES LOGISTICS SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4FEDEX EXPRESS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10NORTH STAR RANCH INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4AMAZON.COM SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0HUBBELL DISTRIBUTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ALASKA MARINE TRUCKI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13KINGS RIVER FARMING,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ES3, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DELTA AIR LINES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Veneer Chip Transpor…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15
Veneer Chip Transport INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Veneer Chip Transport INC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Veneer Chip Transport INC is the #2,565 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($4,300).

How Veneer Chip Transport INC Compares

Veneer Chip Transport INC's 5.00 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 below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-03-22

Last Inspection

2013-08-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,433

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $1,433 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$4,300

Current Penalty Amount

$4,300

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Veneer Chip Transport INC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Veneer Chip Transport INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 15 3.2
Total Penalty $4,300 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,433 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Veneer Chip Transport INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,300 here).

Jet Express, INC. $4,300 OH Herff Jones, LLC $4,300 IL Hearn Industrial Services $4,300 MI Penske Logistics $4,305 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Williams-Sonoma, INC. 3 insp. Grove City, OH A & C Products 3 insp. San Antonio, TX Amscan, INC. 3 insp. Chester, NY Gatx Rail Corporation 3 insp. Hearne, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Jet Express, INC.
Dayton, OH
2 inspections $4,300
Herff Jones, LLC
Arcola, IL
2 inspections $4,300
Hearn Industrial Services
Taylor, MI
4 inspections $4,300
Postal Fleet Services (Gpt)
Saint Augustine, FL
0 inspections $0
First Student
San Mateo, CA
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 Veneer Chip Transport INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Veneer Chip Transport INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 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 Veneer Chip Transport INC have? ▼
Veneer Chip Transport INC has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Veneer Chip Transport INC had? ▼
Veneer Chip Transport INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-03-22 and the most recent on 2013-08-08. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Veneer Chip Transport INC? ▼
Veneer Chip Transport INC has been assessed $4,300 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Veneer Chip Transport INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Veneer Chip Transport INC has 5 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 Veneer Chip Transport INC operate in? ▼
Veneer Chip Transport INC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484220). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Veneer Chip Transport INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Veneer Chip Transport INC ranks #59,542 (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 Veneer Chip Transport INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Veneer Chip Transport INC's total OSHA penalty of $4,300 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Herff Jones, LLC in Arcola, IL is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $4,300 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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