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American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P. ranks #8,900 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty64% serious
$33,866
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#8,900
of 99,447 penalized employers

American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P. in Tulsa, OK has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $33,866. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,900 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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-Catano-Dmdu in Catano, PR is another transportation & warehousing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $33,840 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
64.3%
of violations were serious
#8,900
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.0 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 American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P. runs far above peers (5.5x 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

$33,866 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% 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 American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.44.7811.314.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDISTRIBUTION SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11IRON TIGER LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LINEAGE LOGISTICS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ELK LIGHTING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WATSON APPAREL CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12RK HOLDINGS LLP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PITNEY BOWES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U. S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5COASTAL GREAT SOUTHERN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AGRIUM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FLINT RIVER SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KARCHNER WAREHOUSE &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PROGRESS RAIL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALASKA MARINE LINES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BTS5, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KENCO LOGISTIC SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BENZARA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LOS ANGELES COLD STO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FEDEX FREIGHT EAST, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CAROLINA CATERING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3American Cold Storag…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14
American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P. ranks #390 at $33,866 current penalty.

How American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P. Compares

American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P.'s 7.00 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 (5.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-12-21

Last Inspection

2016-06-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$16,933

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $16,933 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

64.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

35.7% 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

$74,487

Current Penalty Amount

$33,866

Penalty Reduction

54.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $40,621 from the initial assessment of $74,487. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 14 3.2
Total Penalty $33,866 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $16,933 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P., both outside OK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($33,866 here).

U.S. Postal Service-Catano-Dmdu $33,840 PR Armstrong Terminal, INC. $33,840 PA U. S. Postal Service - Spring Valley Station $33,900 NV U.S. Postal Service $33,793 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Distribution Services International, INC. 2 insp. Garden City, GA Iron Tiger Logistics 2 insp. Macungie, PA Lineage Logistics LLC 2 insp. Allentown, PA Elk Lighting, INC. 2 insp. Walnutport, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

U.S. Postal Service-Catano-Dmdu
Catano, PR
7 inspections $33,840
Armstrong Terminal, INC.
Schenley, PA
2 inspections $33,840
U. S. Postal Service - Spring Valley Station
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $33,900
Stat Courier Service, Inc.
Lake Saint Louis, MO
0 inspections $0
U.S. Postal Service
Miami, FL
14 inspections $33,793

Compare American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P. vs U.S. Postal Service-Catano-Dmdu side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P. against U.S. Postal Service-Catano-Dmdu, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 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 American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P. have? ▼
American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P. has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $33,866.
How many OSHA inspections has American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P. had? ▼
American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-12-21 and the most recent on 2016-06-21. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P.? ▼
American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P. has been assessed $33,866 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $74,487 (a 54.5% reduction).
Does American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P. has 9 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 American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P. operate in? ▼
American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493120). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P. ranks #8,900 (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 American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P.'s total OSHA penalty of $33,866 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (5.5x 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-Catano-Dmdu in Catano, PR is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $33,840 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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