Tier 5 Standard

TRANS TECH LOGISTICS, INC.

📍 ROUTE 25, INSTITUTE, WV 25112🏭 Other Support Activities for Road Transportation (NAICS 488490)📅 2012-03-06
$5,400.00
Total Penalties
3
Citations
2/100
Risk Score
387
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TRANS TECH LOGISTICS, INC. — a other support activities for road transportation facility located at ROUTE 25, INSTITUTE, WV 25112 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $5,400.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-03-06.

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 $5,400.00 is 27% above the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 488490). This sector encompasses 17,047 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.3M.

State Context: Within WV, this facility's penalty places it at the 88th percentile among 14,536 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,060.20.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 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 June 8, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 14, 2012. Of the 3 total citations, 3 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $5,400.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Industry Benchmark (WV)

This facility's $5,400 penalty is higher than 60% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 488490 industry in WV. The state average penalty for this industry is $11,650.

$11,650
State Avg
$5,400
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 3 Citations
29 CFR 1910.151(c)
Medical Services & First Aid
Serious
Penalty: $2,400.00Gravity: 05Issued: June 8, 2012Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(01)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $3,000.00Gravity: 05Issued: June 8, 2012Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1904.40(a)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: June 8, 2012Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was TRANS TECH LOGISTICS, INC. cited for?

TRANS TECH LOGISTICS, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $5,400.00. The inspection opened on 2012-03-06.

How much was TRANS TECH LOGISTICS, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $5,400.00 against TRANS TECH LOGISTICS, INC. in INSTITUTE, WV. Average per citation: $1,800.00.

Is TRANS TECH LOGISTICS, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, TRANS TECH LOGISTICS, INC. has a risk score of 2 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 Other Support Activities for Road Transportation facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $5,400.00 is above the industry average.