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Americold Realty Trust

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Americold Realty Trust ranks #17,407 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty25% serious
$20,100
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#17,407
of 99,447 penalized employers

Americold Realty Trust in Carthage, MO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,100. 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 Realty Trust 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,407 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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, ProSource Technology Inc. in Barstow, CA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#17,407
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Americold Realty Trust compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Americold Realty Trust runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$20,100 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Realty Trust.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.58.516.524.532.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEBRASKA COLD STORAG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SSA ATLANTIC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FARO CARGO HANDLING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LAZER SPOT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4U.S POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DELTA DISTRIBUTION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AMERICAN ACADEMY OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALLIED FROZEN STORAG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NOVELART MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RJ INDUSTRIAL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FFE TRANSPORTATION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COORS DISTRIBUTING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MDV / NASH FINCH COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MISSION PETROLEUM CA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VAREL INTERNATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PEPSI BEVERAGES COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CAPSTONE LOGISTICS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MIAMI AIRCRAFT STRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Americold Realty Trust, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Americold Realty Trust has 2 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 Realty Trust in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Americold Realty Trust ranks #780 at $20,100 current penalty.

How Americold Realty Trust Compares

Americold Realty Trust's 2.00 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 well above peers (3.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-02-11

Last Inspection

2019-02-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,050

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $10,050 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$43,569

Current Penalty Amount

$20,100

Penalty Reduction

53.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $23,469 from the initial assessment of $43,569. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Americold Realty Trust Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 4 3.2
Total Penalty $20,100 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,050 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Americold Realty Trust, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,100 here).

Ryder Integrated Logistics $20,098 TX U. S. Postal Service $20,110 NC Foster Logistics, LLC $20,166 OH Central Transport LLC. $20,027 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nebraska Cold Storage, INC. 2 insp. Hastings, NE New Jersey Turnpike Authority Crosswicks Maintenance Shop 2 insp. Crosswicks, NJ Ssa Atlantic, LLC 2 insp. Jacksonville, FL Faro Cargo Handling Solutions, LLC 2 insp. Elk Grove Village, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ryder Integrated Logistics
Missouri City, TX
2 inspections $20,098
Amerifreight Systems
Bensenville, IL
0 inspections $0
U. S. Postal Service
Charlotte, NC
7 inspections $20,110
ProSource Technology Inc.
Barstow, CA
0 inspections $0
EHS Technologies Corporation
Moorestown, NJ
0 inspections $0

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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 Realty Trust safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Americold Realty Trust's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 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 Realty Trust have? ▼
Americold Realty Trust has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Americold Realty Trust had? ▼
Americold Realty Trust has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-02-11 and the most recent on 2019-02-11. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Americold Realty Trust? ▼
Americold Realty Trust has been assessed $20,100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $43,569 (a 53.9% reduction).
Does Americold Realty Trust have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Americold Realty Trust 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 Realty Trust operate in? ▼
Americold Realty Trust 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 Realty Trust rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Americold Realty Trust ranks #17,407 (the top quarter 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 Realty Trust's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Americold Realty Trust's total OSHA penalty of $20,100 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, ProSource Technology Inc. in Barstow, CA 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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