PlainWorker
Employers › NJ

Transportation & Warehousing · North Bergen, NJ

Western Logistics INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Western Logistics INC. ranks #7,957 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 12 violations across 11 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty83% serious
$36,650
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
11
OSHA inspections
#7,957
of 99,447 penalized employers

Western Logistics INC. in North Bergen, NJ has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $36,650. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Western Logistics INC. 11 times over 13 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 1.1 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,957 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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 far above peers (5.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Consolidated Bus Transit, Inc. in Brooklyn, NY is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.1
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#7,957
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 74/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 11 OSHA inspections (1.1 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

Open my watchlist

How Western Logistics INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Western Logistics INC. runs far above peers (6.0x 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

$36,650 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 Western Logistics INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both9.910.41111.612.1025.450.976.3101.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 23U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 15MATSON NAVIGATION CO…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 20U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 6U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 5U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 2U. S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 8DLA DISTRIBUTION SUS…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 58MONTGOMERY COUNTY PU…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 97ZENITH LOGISTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 14U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 13U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 6U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 12U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 1FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 18U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 16SUPER STORE INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 15MASSACHUSETTS BAY TR…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 9UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 2U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 16Western Logistics INC., OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 12
Western Logistics INC. has 11 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Western Logistics INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Western Logistics INC. sits at penalty rank #355 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($36,650 assessed).

How Western Logistics INC. Compares

Western Logistics INC.'s 1.09 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 (6.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

11

First Inspection

2010-05-07

Last Inspection

2023-03-03

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.1

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,332

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 11 inspections over 13 years, averaging 1.1 violations per visit. That's $3,332 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$65,979

Current Penalty Amount

$36,650

Penalty Reduction

44.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $29,329 from the initial assessment of $65,979. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Western Logistics INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 11 1.9
Violations 12 3.2
Total Penalty $36,650 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,332 $3,295
View all 9,914 employers in Transportation & Warehousing →

Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Western Logistics INC., both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($36,650 here).

Katoen Natie Gulf Coast, INC. $36,615 TX Fullen Dock & Warehouse $36,936 TN Beauty Systems Group LLC $36,306 OH Commonwealth INC. $37,043 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (11 inspections here).

U.S. Postal Service 11 insp. Oakland, CA U.S. Postal Service 11 insp. Urbandale, IA Matson Navigation Company of Alaska, LLC 11 insp. Anchorage, AK U.S. Postal Service 11 insp. Phoenix, AZ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Integrated Solutions & Services Unltd, Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
0 inspections $0
Katoen Natie Gulf Coast, INC.
LA Porte, TX
4 inspections $36,615
Consolidated Bus Transit, Inc.
Brooklyn, NY
0 inspections $0
First Call
Denver, CO
0 inspections $0
VSE Corporation
Riverside, CA
0 inspections $0

Compare Western Logistics INC. vs Integrated Solutions & Services Unltd, Inc. side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Western Logistics INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Western Logistics INC. against Integrated Solutions & Services Unltd, Inc., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Western Logistics INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Transportation & Warehousing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Transportation & Warehousing sector
  • Before you accept a job or raise a safety concern, search any employer for its own OSHA inspection history the same way you found this one. Search employers

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 Western Logistics INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Western Logistics INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 12 violations across 11 inspections, including 10 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 Western Logistics INC. have? ▼
Western Logistics INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $36,650.
How many OSHA inspections has Western Logistics INC. had? ▼
Western Logistics INC. has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-07 and the most recent on 2023-03-03. This averages 1.1 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Western Logistics INC.? ▼
Western Logistics INC. has been assessed $36,650 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $65,979 (a 44.5% reduction).
Does Western Logistics INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Western Logistics INC. has 10 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 Western Logistics INC. operate in? ▼
Western Logistics INC. 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 Western Logistics INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Western Logistics INC. ranks #7,957 (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 Western Logistics INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Western Logistics INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $36,650 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (6.0x the average). The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Consolidated Bus Transit, Inc. in Brooklyn, NY 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.

Verify with OSHA establishment search →

Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 11 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.