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Transportation & Warehousing · Providence, KY

Ware Enterprises, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ware Enterprises, INC. ranks #64,975 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty45% serious
$3,500
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#64,975
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ware Enterprises, INC. in Providence, KY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ware Enterprises, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #64,975 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Interchange Group, INC. in Harrisonburg, VA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,500 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
45.5%
of violations were serious
#64,975
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ware Enterprises, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Ware Enterprises, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$3,500 Top 35% most affordable more affordable than 65% 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 Ware Enterprises, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.16.011.015.920.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHILLSDALE ELEVATOR C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20FEDEX SUPPLY CHAIN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CT TRANSIT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LASERSHIP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ABBOTT OIL COMPANY, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOM THUMB DISTRIBUTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5INTERNATIONAL SHIPPI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BURLINGTON DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRANSDEV ALTERNATIVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NEW PENN MOTOR EXPR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UPS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CURRITUCK COUNTY SCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GF FIRE DESIGN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CLOSEOUT SURPLUS & S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NATIONAL PACKAGING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UBER TECHNOLOGIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LIFETRANS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CAPITAL TRADING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Ware Enterprises, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
Ware Enterprises, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Ware Enterprises, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Ware Enterprises, INC. sits at penalty rank #2,772 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($3,500 assessed).

How Ware Enterprises, INC. Compares

Ware Enterprises, INC.'s 5.50 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-04-28

Last Inspection

2011-04-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $1,750 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

45.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

54.5% 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

$4,500

Current Penalty Amount

$3,500

Penalty Reduction

22.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,000 from the initial assessment of $4,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Ware Enterprises, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 11 3.2
Total Penalty $3,500 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,750 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ware Enterprises, INC., both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,500 here).

Meijer Distribution $3,500 MI Bass Pro Shop Cabelas $3,500 UT Aaa Cooper Transportation, INC. $3,500 GA Interchange Group, INC. $3,500 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Hillsdale Elevator Company 2 insp. Annawan, IL Fedex Supply Chain 2 insp. Mechanicsburg, PA Jetblue Airways CORP 2 insp. Jamaica, NY CT Transit 2 insp. Hartford, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Meijer Distribution
Newport, MI
3 inspections $3,500
Bass Pro Shop Cabelas
Tooele, UT
2 inspections $3,500
Aaa Cooper Transportation, INC.
Savannah, GA
2 inspections $3,500
Interchange Group, INC.
Harrisonburg, VA
2 inspections $3,500
Mesilla Valley Transportation
El Paso, TX
2 inspections $3,500

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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 Ware Enterprises, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ware Enterprises, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 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 Ware Enterprises, INC. have? ▼
Ware Enterprises, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Ware Enterprises, INC. had? ▼
Ware Enterprises, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-28 and the most recent on 2011-04-28. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ware Enterprises, INC.? ▼
Ware Enterprises, INC. has been assessed $3,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,500 (a 22.2% reduction).
Does Ware Enterprises, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ware Enterprises, 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 Ware Enterprises, INC. operate in? ▼
Ware Enterprises, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ware Enterprises, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ware Enterprises, INC. ranks #64,975 (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 Ware Enterprises, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ware Enterprises, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,500 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Interchange Group, INC. in Harrisonburg, VA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $3,500 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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