OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. — a general freight trucking, long-distance, less than truckload facility located at 4530 15TH AVE N, FARGO, ND 58102 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $23,646.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-07-07.
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 $23,646.00 is more than 5.6× the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 484122). This sector encompasses 17,047 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.3M.
State Context: Within ND, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 7,285 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,884.40.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 22, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 27, 2025. Of the 3 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 $23,646.00 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 $7,882.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
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What OSHA violations was OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. cited for?
OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $23,646.00. The inspection opened on 2025-07-07.
How much was OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $23,646.00 against OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. in FARGO, ND. Average per citation: $7,882.00.
Is OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. has a risk score of 5 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, Less Than Truckload facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $23,646.00 is above the industry average.