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Americold Logistics LLC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Americold Logistics LLC. ranks #6,009 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty70% serious
$44,685
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#6,009
of 99,447 penalized employers

Americold Logistics LLC. in Garden City, KS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $44,685. 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. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 20 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,009 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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, Hillis Group, LLC in Rock Island, TN is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
70.0%
of violations were serious
#6,009
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.0 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 far above peers (7.3x 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

$44,685 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9UNITED STATES COLD S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MARSHALLS BRIDGEWATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PRANA IMPORTS, INC. …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MARINE TERMINAL BLDG, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ALL PRO FREIGHT SYST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BARTLETT ROCHESTER, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PROPAK DEVELOPMENT, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HERITAGE COOPERATIVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SHEPITEX LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ROEDER & MOORE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23LEHIGH VALLEY TRANSP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HAROLD MARCUS LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CHAT OF MICHIGAN INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MID ATLANTIC TENNIS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CASTNER TRUCKING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MID-SOUTH PRODUCE DI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Americold Logistics …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20
Americold Logistics LLC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 20 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

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Americold Logistics LLC. ranks #276 at $44,685 current penalty.

How Americold Logistics LLC. Compares

Americold Logistics LLC.'s 10.00 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 (7.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-07-02

Last Inspection

2014-07-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$22,343

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $22,343 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

70.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

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

$81,550

Current Penalty Amount

$44,685

Penalty Reduction

45.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $36,865 from the initial assessment of $81,550. 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 2 1.9
Violations 20 3.2
Total Penalty $44,685 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $22,343 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($44,685 here).

U.S. Postal Service $44,733 IA New Jersey Transit Rail Operations $44,750 NJ U.S. Postal Service $45,000 NJ YRC Freight $45,188 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

U.S. Postal Service 2 insp. Dayton, OH United States Cold Storage 2 insp. Omaha, NE Marshalls Bridgewater Merchants, INC. 2 insp. Bridgewater, VA Prana Imports, INC. DBA Prana Gourmet Foods 2 insp. Somerset, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

U.S. Postal Service
Cedar Rapids, IA
9 inspections $44,733
New Jersey Transit Rail Operations
Newark, NJ
3 inspections $44,750
Hillis Group, LLC
Rock Island, TN
0 inspections $0
ESTH Trans Corporation
East Boston, MA
0 inspections $0
Consolidated Aviation Services
Reno, NV
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Americold Logistics LLC.'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 Americold Logistics LLC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Americold Logistics LLC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 2 inspections, including 14 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 Americold Logistics LLC. have? ▼
Americold Logistics LLC. has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $44,685.
How many OSHA inspections has Americold Logistics LLC. had? ▼
Americold Logistics LLC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-07-02 and the most recent on 2014-07-08. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Americold Logistics LLC.? ▼
Americold Logistics LLC. has been assessed $44,685 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $81,550 (a 45.2% reduction).
Does Americold Logistics LLC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Americold Logistics LLC. has 14 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 #6,009 (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 Americold Logistics LLC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Americold Logistics LLC.'s total OSHA penalty of $44,685 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (7.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hillis Group, LLC in Rock Island, TN is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $0 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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