Transportation & Warehousing · Gering, NE

West Plains, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), West Plains, LLC ranks #82,047 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,416
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#82,047
of 99,447 penalized employers

West Plains, LLC in Gering, NE has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,416. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected West Plains, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #82,047 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, USPS Aurora in Aurora, CO is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#82,047
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How West Plains, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows West Plains, LLC runs well below peers (0.23x 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

$1,416 Top 17% most affordable more affordable than 83% 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 West Plains, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.717.326.034.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedT & G DISTRIBUTION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NJ TRANSIT - BUS SAF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CEMEX, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NATIONAL RETAIL TRAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FEDEX GROUND, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MIDLAND BEAN CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33NEW ENGLAND MOTOR FR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ALASKA MARINE LINES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WESTERN POST LOGISTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ROSWELL INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8RDM INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PADNOS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MAERSK WAREHOUSING A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UNIVERSAL TRUCKLOAD,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COSENTINO CENTER OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GEORGIA KAOLIN TERMI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VANTEGER TOWING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WINCHESTER FINE ART …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MACKINAC ISLAND FERR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2West Plains, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
West Plains, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

West Plains, LLC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, West Plains, LLC sits at penalty rank #3,446 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($1,416 assessed).

How West Plains, LLC Compares

West Plains, LLC's 0.50 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 well below peers (0.23x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-03-14

Last Inspection

2014-07-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$708

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $708 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$2,023

Current Penalty Amount

$1,416

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $607 from the initial assessment of $2,023. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How West Plains, LLC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric West Plains, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 1 3.2
Total Penalty $1,416 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $708 $3,295

Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for West Plains, LLC, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 West Plains, LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, West Plains, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 West Plains, LLC have?
West Plains, LLC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,416.
How many OSHA inspections has West Plains, LLC had?
West Plains, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-03-14 and the most recent on 2014-07-30. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for West Plains, LLC?
West Plains, LLC has been assessed $1,416 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,023 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does West Plains, LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. West Plains, LLC has 1 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 West Plains, LLC operate in?
West Plains, LLC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493130). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does West Plains, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, West Plains, LLC ranks #82,047 (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 West Plains, LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
West Plains, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $1,416 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, USPS Aurora in Aurora, CO 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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