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Westman Freightliner - River Valley Truck Centers

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Westman Freightliner - River Valley Truck Centers ranks #63,612 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$3,653
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#63,612
of 99,447 penalized employers

Westman Freightliner - River Valley Truck Centers in Mankato, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,653. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Westman Freightliner - River Valley Truck Centers 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #63,612 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Truck Enterprises Roanoke, INC. in Roanoke, VA is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $3,647 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#63,612
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Westman Freightliner - River Valley Truck Centers runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$3,653 Top 36% most affordable more affordable than 64% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Westman Freightliner - River Valley Truck Centers.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJAY IMPORTS CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15TCI OF ALABAMA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PRO METAL RECYCLING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10USA BRASS COMPANY, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16JERSEY COUNTY GRAIN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19LESLIE'S POOLMART, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3C & S WHOLESALE GROC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FAMOSO NUT COMPANY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICAN KITCHEN DEL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ACE HARDWARE CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VIRGINIA FOREST PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7OILCO MACHINE SHOP, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6REAL KOSHER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CHENEY BROTHERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALLIED MACHINERY CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BARBER RECYCLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24O.K. COOPERATIVE GRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MAJESTIC STEEL USA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1REXEL HOLDINGS USA C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PENN BARREL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Westman Freightliner…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Westman Freightliner - River Valley Truck Centers has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Westman Freightliner - River Valley Truck Centers in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Westman Freightliner - River Valley Truck Centers ranks #3,043 at $3,653 current penalty.

How Westman Freightliner - River Valley Truck Centers Compares

Westman Freightliner - River Valley Truck Centers's 5.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-02-07

Last Inspection

2012-02-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,827

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $1,827 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$9,500

Current Penalty Amount

$3,653

Penalty Reduction

61.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,847 from the initial assessment of $9,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Westman Freightliner - River Valley Truck Centers compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Westman Freightliner - River Valley Truck Centers Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 10 5.5
Total Penalty $3,653 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,827 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Westman Freightliner - River Valley Truck Centers, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,653 here).

Tri City Cheese & Meats $3,650 MI Truck Enterprises Roanoke, INC. $3,647 VA Sic Processing USA LLC $3,660 OR Classic Distribution and Beverage Group, LLC $3,635 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Jay Imports CO. 2 insp. Bayonne, NJ Tci of Alabama, LLC 2 insp. Pell City, AL Pro Metal Recycling INC. 2 insp. Harvey, IL USA Brass Company, INC. 2 insp. Bozeman, MT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tri City Cheese & Meats
Kawkawlin, MI
2 inspections $3,650
Truck Enterprises Roanoke, INC.
Roanoke, VA
3 inspections $3,647
Sic Processing USA LLC
Portland, OR
2 inspections $3,660
Rex Healthcare
Raleigh, NC
0 inspections $0
VanTran Industries
Woodway, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Westman Freightliner - River Valley Truck Centers'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 Westman Freightliner - River Valley Truck Centers safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Westman Freightliner - River Valley Truck Centers's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Westman Freightliner - River Valley Truck Centers have? ▼
Westman Freightliner - River Valley Truck Centers has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,653.
How many OSHA inspections has Westman Freightliner - River Valley Truck Centers had? ▼
Westman Freightliner - River Valley Truck Centers has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-02-07 and the most recent on 2012-02-07. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Westman Freightliner - River Valley Truck Centers? ▼
Westman Freightliner - River Valley Truck Centers has been assessed $3,653 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,500 (a 61.5% reduction).
Does Westman Freightliner - River Valley Truck Centers have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Westman Freightliner - River Valley Truck Centers has 8 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 Westman Freightliner - River Valley Truck Centers operate in? ▼
Westman Freightliner - River Valley Truck Centers operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423110). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Westman Freightliner - River Valley Truck Centers rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Westman Freightliner - River Valley Truck Centers ranks #63,612 (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 Westman Freightliner - River Valley Truck Centers's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Westman Freightliner - River Valley Truck Centers's total OSHA penalty of $3,653 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Truck Enterprises Roanoke, INC. in Roanoke, VA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $3,647 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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