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Transportation & Warehousing · Chester, NY

Amscan, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Amscan, INC. ranks #20,050 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty60% serious
$17,878
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#20,050
of 99,447 penalized employers

Amscan, INC. in Chester, NY has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,878. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Amscan, INC. 3 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,050 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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, Nifco America Corporation in Canal Winchester, OH is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $17,858 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#20,050
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Amscan, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Amscan, INC. runs well above peers (2.9x 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

$17,878 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Amscan, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMERICOLD LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14MATSON NAVIGATION CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5UPS FREIGHT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MENZIES AVIATION (US…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1NEW PENN MOTOR EXPRE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BAILEY PORT INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14VENEER CHIP TRANSPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15ASI SERVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0RITE AID OF MARYLAND…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PLATINUM TRANSPORTAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DEE ZEE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14DAVINCI MICRO FULFIL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Amscan, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Amscan, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Amscan, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Amscan, INC. is the #907 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($17,878).

How Amscan, INC. Compares

Amscan, INC.'s 1.67 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 (2.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-07-10

Last Inspection

2024-09-13

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,959

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 11 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $5,959 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$39,775

Current Penalty Amount

$17,878

Penalty Reduction

55.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $21,897 from the initial assessment of $39,775. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Amscan, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Amscan, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 5 3.2
Total Penalty $17,878 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,959 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Amscan, INC., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,878 here).

Denver Cold Storage, INC. $17,875 PA DSJ Acquisitions, INC. $17,890 NJ Nifco America Corporation $17,858 OH Millard Refrigerated Services $17,900 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Americold Logistics, LLC 3 insp. Burley, ID U.S. Postal Service - los Angeles 3 insp. Los Angeles, CA U.S. Postal Service 3 insp. Lake Worth, FL Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC 3 insp. Birmingham, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Denver Cold Storage, INC.
Denver, PA
3 inspections $17,875
DSJ Acquisitions, INC.
Secaucus, NJ
2 inspections $17,890
Ortiz Trucking
Pearsall, TX
0 inspections $0
Nifco America Corporation
Canal Winchester, OH
2 inspections $17,858
Millard Refrigerated Services
Edwardsville, KS
2 inspections $17,900

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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 Amscan, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Amscan, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Amscan, INC. have? ▼
Amscan, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,878.
How many OSHA inspections has Amscan, INC. had? ▼
Amscan, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-10 and the most recent on 2024-09-13. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Amscan, INC.? ▼
Amscan, INC. has been assessed $17,878 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $39,775 (a 55.1% reduction).
Does Amscan, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Amscan, INC. 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 Amscan, INC. operate in? ▼
Amscan, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Amscan, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Amscan, INC. ranks #20,050 (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 Amscan, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Amscan, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $17,878 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Nifco America Corporation in Canal Winchester, OH is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $17,858 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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