ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM, INC. — a general freight trucking, long-distance, truckload facility located at 1550 TRUCKERS DRIVE, FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72704 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $18,206.10. The inspection case was opened on 2024-11-07.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $18,206.10 is more than 4.3× the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 484121). This sector encompasses 17,047 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.3M.
State Context: Within AR, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 15,726 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,714.64.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 7, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 22, 2025. Of the 2 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $18,206.10 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $9,103.05 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against ABF Freight System’s Fayetteville terminal underscores a significant failure in the
This facility's $18,206 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 484121 industry in AR. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,012.
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What OSHA violations was ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM, INC. cited for?
ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $18,206.10. The inspection opened on 2024-11-07.
How much was ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $18,206.10 against ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM, INC. in FAYETTEVILLE, AR. Average per citation: $9,103.05.
Is ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM, INC. has a risk score of 4 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $18,206.10 is above the industry average.