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Acme Distribution Centers, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Acme Distribution Centers, INC. ranks #9,702 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty70% serious
$31,921
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#9,702
of 99,447 penalized employers

Acme Distribution Centers, INC. in Aurora, CO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $31,921. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Acme Distribution Centers, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,702 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, U.S. Postal Service in Las Vegas, NV is another transportation & warehousing employer with 10 OSHA inspections on record and $31,871 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
70.0%
of violations were serious
#9,702
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Acme Distribution Centers, INC. runs far above peers (5.2x 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

$31,921 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Acme Distribution Centers, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.33.97.511.114.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSHTIKS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9RESTORATION HARDWARE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PIEDMONT AIRLINES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12UNIVERSAL COLD STORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14JACKSON LAND DEVELOP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BMS LOGISTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BMS MANUFACTURING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NORAM LOGISTICS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LORD & TAYLOR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VINCENT PORCARO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AUTO RAMP SERVICES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CMAC TRANSPORTATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SCHENKER LOGISTICS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3US POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CP LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MARSHALL'S ATLANTA M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3IRON MOUNTAIN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTHWEST AIRLINES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MESA MOVING & STORAG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICOLD LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Acme Distribution Ce…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Acme Distribution Centers, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Acme Distribution Centers, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Acme Distribution Centers, INC. is the #427 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($31,921).

How Acme Distribution Centers, INC. Compares

Acme Distribution Centers, INC.'s 5.00 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 far above peers (5.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-05-30

Last Inspection

2025-01-06

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,961

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $15,961 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

70.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

30.0% 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

$65,970

Current Penalty Amount

$31,921

Penalty Reduction

51.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $34,049 from the initial assessment of $65,970. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Acme Distribution Centers, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Acme Distribution Centers, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 10 3.2
Total Penalty $31,921 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,961 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Acme Distribution Centers, INC., both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($31,921 here).

Rural King Holding CO. $31,942 IL U.S. Postal Service $31,871 NV Onestop Internet INC $31,985 CA Americold Logistics LLC $31,850 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Shtiks, INC. 2 insp. Mountain Top, PA Restoration Hardware 2 insp. West Jefferson, OH Piedmont Airlines, INC. 2 insp. Norfolk, VA Universal Cold Storage & Trucking, LLC 2 insp. Lincoln, NE

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rural King Holding CO.
Mattoon, IL
9 inspections $31,942
G & T Air Expediting Services (#148L2)
Elmira, NY
0 inspections $0
U.S. Postal Service
Las Vegas, NV
10 inspections $31,871
John Brady Trucking, Inc
Huntley, IL
0 inspections $0
SJM Unlimited, Inc.
Waterford, PA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Acme Distribution Centers, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Acme Distribution Centers, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Acme Distribution Centers, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Acme Distribution Centers, INC. have? ▼
Acme Distribution Centers, INC. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $31,921.
How many OSHA inspections has Acme Distribution Centers, INC. had? ▼
Acme Distribution Centers, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-05-30 and the most recent on 2025-01-06. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Acme Distribution Centers, INC.? ▼
Acme Distribution Centers, INC. has been assessed $31,921 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $65,970 (a 51.6% reduction).
Does Acme Distribution Centers, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Acme Distribution Centers, INC. has 7 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 Acme Distribution Centers, INC. operate in? ▼
Acme Distribution Centers, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Acme Distribution Centers, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Acme Distribution Centers, INC. ranks #9,702 (the top 10% 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 Acme Distribution Centers, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Acme Distribution Centers, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $31,921 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (5.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, U.S. Postal Service in Las Vegas, NV is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $31,871 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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