Establishment profile
KERNS TRUCKING, INC.
703 S. BATTLEGROUND AVE., GROVER, NC, 28073
Operated by Kerns Trucking Inc
484121 — General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload
EIN 560948894
Summary
KERNS TRUCKING, INC. has accumulated 1 OSHA violation across 1 inspection over 10 years of recorded history.
The establishment sits in the 54th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 496 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 10 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
KERNS TRUCKING, 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. 1 distinct standard shown · 1 citation in this view.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 F02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2016 | Jan 2016 |
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
Above average violations in NAICS 4841 within NC. Peer group: 496 employers. This establishment has 1 OSHA violation; peer median is 0.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for KERNS TRUCKING, 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 KERNS TRUCKING, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 10+ years. Most recent activity: 10 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 KERNS TRUCKING, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in NC — for Kerns Trucking 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 Kerns Trucking 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. 4 citations · 4 contractor · $414 proposed / $414 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8817969 | Moss Mine & Mill Cleveland, NC contractor: Kerns Trucking Inc | Jul 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 8548229 | Moss Mine & Mill Cleveland, NC contractor: Kerns Trucking Inc | Aug 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8548228 | Moss Mine & Mill Cleveland, NC contractor: Kerns Trucking Inc | Aug 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6595825 | Moss Mine & Mill Cleveland, NC contractor: Kerns Trucking Inc | Mar 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
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 KERNS TRUCKING, 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 KERNS TRUCKING, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for KERNS TRUCKING, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for KERNS TRUCKING, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-09-30 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
KERNS TRUCKING, INC. is one of 1 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Kerns Trucking Inc.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Kerns Trucking Inc across all 1 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in general freight trucking, long-distance, truckload within NC, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- WILSON TRUCKING CORPORATIONGREENSBORO — 2 federal enforcement records
- KERNS TRUCKING, INC.KINGS MOUNTAIN — 2 federal enforcement records
- HOUSTON TRANSPORTATION, INCORPORATEDSPRUCE PINE — 2 federal enforcement records
- TCI LOGISTICS, INC.KERNERSVILLE — 2 federal enforcement records
- MCO TRANSPORT INC.WILMINGTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- SHELBA D. JOHNSON TRUCKING, INC.THOMASVILLE — 2 federal enforcement records
- MOUNTAIN RIVER TRUCKING COMPANYMOUNT AIRY — 2 federal enforcement records
- SANDY HUDSON ENTERPRISES, INC. DBA PIEDMONT EXPRESMAIDEN — 1 federal enforcement record
- YOUNGBLOOD TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, INC.FLETCHER — 1 federal enforcement record
- L.C. TRANSPORTATION SERVICE, INC.MOUNT AIRY — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on KERNS TRUCKING, 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Kerns Trucking Inc.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is KERNS TRUCKING, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- KERNS TRUCKING, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 1 violation and $0 in total penalties.
- How does KERNS TRUCKING, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- KERNS TRUCKING, INC. operates in the general freight trucking, long-distance, truckload industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.