Establishment profile
BLACK GOLD EXPRESS, INC
1050 ASPEN STREET, FAIRBANKS, AK, 99709
484110 — General Freight Trucking, Local
Summary
BLACK GOLD EXPRESS, INC has accumulated 32 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 18 years of recorded history, with $5,100 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 96th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 46 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 60th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 18 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BLACK GOLD EXPRESS, INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and MSHA mine safety records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 27 citations in this view · $5,100 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1904.0032 A02 | 3 | 1 | $450 | Oct 2007 | Oct 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0001 A02 | 3 | 1 | $450 | Oct 2007 | Oct 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0101 B | 3 | 1 | $375 | Oct 2007 | Oct 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 2 | 1 | — | Oct 2007 | Oct 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1800.6058 A | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | May 2008 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 B01 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Oct 2007 | Oct 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 Q01 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Oct 2007 | Oct 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | $225 | Oct 2007 | Oct 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0254 D09 III | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2007 | Oct 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B01 II | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2007 | Oct 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 E | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2007 | Oct 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 A02 IIIF | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2007 | Oct 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 I | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2007 | Oct 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 IIIA | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2007 | Oct 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2007 | Oct 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2007 | Oct 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 G01 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2007 | Oct 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H01 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2007 | Oct 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2007 | Oct 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D01 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2007 | Oct 2007 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 4841 within AK. Peer group: 46 employers. This establishment has 32 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for BLACK GOLD EXPRESS, INC. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for BLACK GOLD EXPRESS, INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 18+ years. Most recent activity: 18 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for BLACK GOLD EXPRESS, INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in AK — for BLACK GOLD EXPRESS, INC, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other BLACK GOLD EXPRESS, INC operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 13 citations · 1S&S · 13 contractor · $844 proposed / $844 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6356251 | True North Mine Fairbanks North Star, AK contractor: Black Gold Express | Oct 2003 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $124 | $124 |
| 6356575 | True North Mine Fairbanks North Star, AK contractor: Black Gold Express | Nov 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6356573 | True North Mine Fairbanks North Star, AK contractor: Black Gold Express | Nov 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6356572 | True North Mine Fairbanks North Star, AK contractor: Black Gold Express | Nov 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6356571 | True North Mine Fairbanks North Star, AK contractor: Black Gold Express | Nov 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6356272 | Fort Knox Mine Fairbanks North Star, AK contractor: Black Gold Express | Feb 2004 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6356271 | Fort Knox Mine Fairbanks North Star, AK contractor: Black Gold Express | Feb 2004 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6356250 | True North Mine Fairbanks North Star, AK contractor: Black Gold Express | Oct 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6356249 | True North Mine Fairbanks North Star, AK contractor: Black Gold Express | Oct 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6345097 | True North Mine Fairbanks North Star, AK contractor: Black Gold Express | Oct 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6345096 | True North Mine Fairbanks North Star, AK contractor: Black Gold Express | Oct 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6345095 | True North Mine Fairbanks North Star, AK contractor: Black Gold Express | Oct 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6345094 | True North Mine Fairbanks North Star, AK contractor: Black Gold Express | Oct 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for BLACK GOLD EXPRESS, INC. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for BLACK GOLD EXPRESS, INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BLACK GOLD EXPRESS, INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BLACK GOLD EXPRESS 1050 ASPEN ST · FAIRBANKS, AK, 99709 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BLACK GOLD EXPRESS, INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-04-23 | Referral | 1 | — | $3,000 | |
| 2007-06-28 | Planned | 31 | 12 | $2,100 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BLACK GOLD EXPRESS, INC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is BLACK GOLD EXPRESS, INC's OSHA violation history?
- BLACK GOLD EXPRESS, INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 32 violations and $5,100 in total penalties.
- How does BLACK GOLD EXPRESS, INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- BLACK GOLD EXPRESS, INC operates in the general freight trucking, local industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.2.