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Transportation & Warehousing · Tacoma, WA

Americold Logistics LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Americold Logistics LLC ranks #29,711 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$12,100
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#29,711
of 99,447 penalized employers

Americold Logistics LLC in Tacoma, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,100. 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 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #29,711 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Ups in Ontario, CA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 19 OSHA inspections on record and $7,300 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#29,711
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 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 moderately above peers (2.0x 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

$12,100 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 both1.92.022.02.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWEI-CHUAN U.S.A., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GRUMA CORPORATION DB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALDEN LEEDS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ALDI (TEXAS) L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AMERICOLD LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17SUNRAY CO-OP GIN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WORLDWIDE FLIGHT SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SESACO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BORDERWORX LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AMERICOLD LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SAUSE BROS., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DUNCAN AVIATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JMAC CONTRACTING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WATKINS GRAIN LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TAC TRANSPORTATION INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DOCUVAULT DELAWARE V…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SSA TERMINALS (LONG …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Z & L ENTERPRISES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NEFCO CONSTRUCTION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Americold Logistics …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Americold Logistics LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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 #1,334 at $12,100 current penalty.

How Americold Logistics LLC Compares

Americold Logistics LLC's 3.00 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 moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-05-07

Last Inspection

2014-03-25

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,050

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $6,050 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$13,900

Current Penalty Amount

$12,100

Penalty Reduction

12.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,800 from the initial assessment of $13,900. 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 6 3.2
Total Penalty $12,100 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,050 $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 WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,100 here).

Hampton Roads Transit $12,090 VA Ocho Rios Atlanta, INC. $12,111 GA Ports America Chesapeake, LLC. $12,111 MD Texas International Terminals $12,130 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Wei-Chuan U.S.a., INC. 2 insp. Jersey City, NJ Gruma Corporation DBA Mission Foods 2 insp. Lockport, IL Alden Leeds, INC. 2 insp. South Kearny, NJ Aldi (Texas) L.L.C. 2 insp. Rosenberg, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ocho Rios Atlanta, INC.
Tucker, GA
3 inspections $12,111
Ports America Chesapeake, LLC.
Baltimore, MD
2 inspections $12,111
Sanel, Inc
Butler, PA
0 inspections $0
Usps
Ontario, CA
0 inspections $0
Ups
Ontario, CA
19 inspections $7,300

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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 mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Americold Logistics LLC had? ▼
Americold Logistics LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-05-07 and the most recent on 2014-03-25. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Americold Logistics LLC? ▼
Americold Logistics LLC has been assessed $12,100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,900 (a 12.9% reduction).
Does Americold Logistics LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Americold Logistics LLC has 4 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 #29,711 (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 $12,100 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ups in Ontario, CA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $7,300 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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