Transportation & Warehousing · Darien, WI

Americold Logistics, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Americold Logistics, LLC ranks #64,975 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$3,500
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#64,975
of 99,447 penalized employers

Americold Logistics, LLC in Darien, WI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Americold Logistics, LLC 3 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #64,975 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Fedex Express in Vandalia, OH is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,500 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#64,975
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Americold Logistics, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Americold Logistics, LLC runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$3,500 Top 35% most affordable more affordable than 65% 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 Americold Logistics, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11RELIABLE MANAGEMENT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GREAT LAKES CHEESE C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4AMAK TOWING COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MURPHY MARINE SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5COMMERCIAL VEHICLE G…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12MCGINNIS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1HOLMAN DISTRIBUTION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9THE HILLMAN GROUP INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SHAVER TRANSPORTATIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SYNCREON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ALAMEDA-CONTRA COSTA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0HELLMANN WORLDWIDE L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CENTRAL TRANSPORT LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9NAVISTAR, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1YRC FREIGHT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0COMMONWEALTH INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9Americold Logistics,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Americold Logistics, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Americold Logistics, LLC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Americold Logistics, LLC is the #2,772 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($3,500).

How Americold Logistics, LLC Compares

Americold Logistics, LLC's 1.33 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 (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-03-21

Last Inspection

2023-12-05

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,167

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 11 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $1,167 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$15,415

Current Penalty Amount

$3,500

Penalty Reduction

77.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,915 from the initial assessment of $15,415. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Americold Logistics, LLC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Americold Logistics, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 4 3.2
Total Penalty $3,500 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,167 $3,295

Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Americold Logistics, LLC, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Americold Logistics, LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Americold Logistics, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Americold Logistics, LLC have?
Americold Logistics, LLC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Americold Logistics, LLC had?
Americold Logistics, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-03-21 and the most recent on 2023-12-05. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Americold Logistics, LLC?
Americold Logistics, LLC has been assessed $3,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,415 (a 77.3% reduction).
Does Americold Logistics, LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Americold Logistics, LLC has 3 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 Americold Logistics, LLC operate in?
Americold Logistics, LLC 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 Americold Logistics, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Americold Logistics, LLC ranks #64,975 (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 Americold Logistics, LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Americold Logistics, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $3,500 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fedex Express in Vandalia, OH is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $3,500 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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