Establishment profile
RICHWAY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC.
PORT OF HOUSTON, DOCK 17, HOUSTON, TX, 77029
488320 — Marine Cargo Handling
Summary
RICHWAY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC. has accumulated 2 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 20 years of recorded history, with $8,800 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 53rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 114 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 65th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 14 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
RICHWAY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), 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. 2 distinct standards shown · 2 citations in this view · $8,800 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5A0001 | 1 | 1 | $6,300 | Jul 2012 | Jul 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0039 A | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Dec 2006 | Dec 2006 |
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 4883 within TX. Peer group: 114 employers. This establishment has 2 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 108 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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 RICHWAY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2012 | Head,Powered Industrial Vehicle,Struck By,Tractor Trailer,Truck DriverFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Jun 21, 2006 | FRACTURE,STEEL,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,OFF LOADING,PIPE,STRUCK BY,TRAILER,FALLING OBJECT,BACKING UP,TRUCK DRIVERFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 14+ years. Most recent activity: 14 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 RICHWAY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for RICHWAY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for RICHWAY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, 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 RICHWAY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for RICHWAY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for RICHWAY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-04 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 1 | 1 | $6,300 | |
| 2006-06-23 | Accident | 1 | — | $2,500 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- PORTS AMERICA, INC.GALVESTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- CERES GULF INCORPORATEDLA PORTE — 2 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on RICHWAY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, 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 RICHWAY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- RICHWAY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 2 violations and $8,800 in total penalties.
- How does RICHWAY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- RICHWAY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC. operates in the marine cargo handling industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.4. RICHWAY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 1.6 compared to an industry average of 1.8.
- Has RICHWAY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 2 fatality investigations involving RICHWAY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC..