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Transportation & Warehousing · Sioux City, IA

Americold Logistics, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Americold Logistics, LLC ranks #36,083 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$9,661
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#36,083
of 99,447 penalized employers

Americold Logistics, LLC in Sioux City, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,661. 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 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #36,083 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, DHL Supply Chain in Lockbourne, OH is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,676 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#36,083
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 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 above peers (1.6x 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

$9,661 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 both1.92.022.02.007.314.722.029.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSIDE BY SIDE STORAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27OREFIELD COLD STORAG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16FLOOR TECHNOLOGIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WINSTON-SALEM / FORS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2H & I GRAIN OF HETLA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LEON JONES FEED AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WINGRA LEASING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EMPIRE PARATRANSIT C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AMERICOLD LOGISTICS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BOMBARDIER TRANSPORT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DANA TRANSPORT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GLENN DISTRIBUTORS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SANGRAVL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DARYL FLOOD RELOCATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SAVINO DEL BENE USA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PREMIUM GUARD INC. (…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Americold Logistics,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Americold Logistics, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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 #1,610 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($9,661).

How Americold Logistics, LLC Compares

Americold Logistics, LLC's 0.50 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 above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-09-03

Last Inspection

2022-11-30

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,831

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $4,831 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$9,661

Current Penalty Amount

$9,661

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

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 1 3.2
Total Penalty $9,661 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,831 $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 IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,661 here).

Tropical Shipping USA, LLC $9,664 FL Twenty Four 7 Contracting CORP. $9,664 NJ DHL Supply Chain $9,676 OH Gat Airline Ground Support, INC. $9,676 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Side BY Side Storage, LLC 2 insp. Gloversville, NY Orefield Cold Storage & Distribution Center, INC. 2 insp. Orefield, PA Floor Technologies, INC. 2 insp. Plant City, FL Winston-Salem / Forsyth County Schools - Transport 2 insp. Winston-Salem, NC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tropical Shipping USA, LLC
Riviera Beach, FL
3 inspections $9,664
Twenty Four 7 Contracting CORP.
Elizabeth, NJ
3 inspections $9,664
DHL Supply Chain
Lockbourne, OH
2 inspections $9,676
Gat Airline Ground Support, INC.
DFW Airport, TX
2 inspections $9,676
Central Railroad Company of Indianapolis
Lima, OH
2 inspections $9,678

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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 Americold Logistics, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Americold Logistics, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,661.
How many OSHA inspections has Americold Logistics, LLC had? ▼
Americold Logistics, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-09-03 and the most recent on 2022-11-30. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Americold Logistics, LLC? ▼
Americold Logistics, LLC has been assessed $9,661 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Americold Logistics, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Americold Logistics, LLC has 1 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 #36,083 (the upper 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 $9,661 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, DHL Supply Chain in Lockbourne, OH is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $9,676 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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