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Academy Van and Storage

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Academy Van and Storage ranks #71,284 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty38% serious
$2,625
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#71,284
of 99,447 penalized employers

Academy Van and Storage in Norfolk, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,625. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Academy Van and Storage 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 21 violations, averaging 10.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #71,284 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Pacific Alaska Freightways, INC. in Kodiak, AK is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,625 in current penalties.

10.5
violations per inspection
38.1%
of violations were serious
#71,284
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Academy Van and Storage compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Academy Van and Storage runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$2,625 Top 28% most affordable more affordable than 72% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Academy Van and Storage.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.51116.522OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNICHOLSON TERMINAL &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GSC LOGISTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GREEN SUSTAINABLE SO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4C.R. BARD, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GREENBRIER RAIL SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DB SCHENKER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FASHION DISTRIBUTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AMERICAN EXPEDITING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROGGEN FARMER'S ELEV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17CROWLEY PUERTO RICO …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LUIS A. AYALA COLON …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COLONIAL TRAILWAYS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MOVEALLDOTCOM, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SAIPAN STEVEDORE COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GENEVA SUPPLY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VIBRANT FOODS NEW JE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DANA CONTAINER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HALIBUT POINT MARINE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Academy Van and Stor…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21
Academy Van and Storage has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 21 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Academy Van and Storage in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Academy Van and Storage ranks #3,010 at $2,625 current penalty.

How Academy Van and Storage Compares

Academy Van and Storage's 10.50 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-02-03

Last Inspection

2013-08-06

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,313

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 10.5 violations per visit. That's $1,313 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

38.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

13

Other-Than-Serious

61.9% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$7,350

Current Penalty Amount

$2,625

Penalty Reduction

64.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,725 from the initial assessment of $7,350. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Academy Van and Storage compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Academy Van and Storage Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 21 3.2
Total Penalty $2,625 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,313 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Academy Van and Storage, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,625 here).

Allpac INC. $2,625 UT Pacific Alaska Freightways, INC. $2,625 AK Refrig-IT Warehouse $2,625 NJ Zenith Freight Lines, LLC $2,625 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Nicholson Terminal & Dock Company 2 insp. Detroit, MI United States Postal Service 2 insp. Wolfeboro, NH GSC Logistics, INC. 2 insp. Oakland, CA Green Sustainable Solutions, LLC. 2 insp. Parkersburg, WV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Allpac INC.
Garland, UT
2 inspections $2,625
Pacific Alaska Freightways, INC.
Kodiak, AK
2 inspections $2,625
Refrig-IT Warehouse
Kearny, NJ
2 inspections $2,625
Zenith Freight Lines, LLC
Conover, NC
2 inspections $2,625
Four Brothers Transport
West Springfield, MA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Academy Van and Storage safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Academy Van and Storage's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Academy Van and Storage have? ▼
Academy Van and Storage has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,625.
How many OSHA inspections has Academy Van and Storage had? ▼
Academy Van and Storage has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-03 and the most recent on 2013-08-06. This averages 10.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Academy Van and Storage? ▼
Academy Van and Storage has been assessed $2,625 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,350 (a 64.3% reduction).
Does Academy Van and Storage have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Academy Van and Storage has 8 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Academy Van and Storage operate in? ▼
Academy Van and Storage operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Academy Van and Storage rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Academy Van and Storage ranks #71,284 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Academy Van and Storage's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Academy Van and Storage's total OSHA penalty of $2,625 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pacific Alaska Freightways, INC. in Kodiak, AK is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $2,625 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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