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Wholesale Trade · Castroville, CA

Central Cold Storage Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Central Cold Storage Corporation ranks #12,404 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 34 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty32% serious
$26,535
OSHA penalties
34
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#12,404
of 99,447 penalized employers

Central Cold Storage Corporation in Castroville, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 34 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $26,535. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Central Cold Storage Corporation 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections turned up 34 violations, averaging 17.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,404 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, F.W. Webb (Biddeford ME #28) in Biddeford, ME is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

17.0
violations per inspection
32.4%
of violations were serious
#12,404
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 34 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (17.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Central Cold Storage Corporation 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

$26,535 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Central Cold Storage Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.917.826.735.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSOUTH SHORE RECYCLIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29CASA IMPORTS A DIVIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NORFOLK IRON & METAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RAYSTEEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13H&E EQUIPMENT SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HEARTLAND COCA-COLA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SONOCO RECYCLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COSMOS GRANITE (SOUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WILTON BRANDS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AMG MIDWEST, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CHAMPLIN TIRE RECYCL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALPINE LUMBER SALES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PROSEED, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MICELI & OLDFIELD INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MILES CITY LIVESTOCK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HIAWATHA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALRO STEEL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PEREZ ROOFING CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2METALS RECYCLING TEC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Central Cold Storage…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34
Central Cold Storage Corporation has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 34 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Central Cold Storage Corporation in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Central Cold Storage Corporation ranks #530 at $26,535 current penalty.

How Central Cold Storage Corporation Compares

Central Cold Storage Corporation's 17.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-04-17

Last Inspection

2022-05-12

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

17.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,268

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 17.0 violations per visit. That's $13,268 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

32.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

23

Other-Than-Serious

67.6% 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

$83,395

Current Penalty Amount

$26,535

Penalty Reduction

68.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $56,860 from the initial assessment of $83,395. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Central Cold Storage Corporation compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Central Cold Storage Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 34 5.5
Total Penalty $26,535 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,268 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Central Cold Storage Corporation, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($26,535 here).

HY-Vee, INC. $26,525 IA Vanex Tube Corporation $26,655 OH American Steel and Aluminum LLC. $26,406 ME World Publications Group, INC. $26,665 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

South Shore Recycling, LLC 2 insp. Chicago, IL Casa Imports a Division of R.L.E. CORP. 2 insp. Utica, NY Norfolk Iron & Metal CO 2 insp. Norfolk, NE Raysteel, INC. 2 insp. Albuquerque, NM

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

HY-Vee, INC.
Chariton, IA
2 inspections $26,525
Rudy's Commercial Refrigeration, INC.
San Pablo, CA
2 inspections $26,500
Bimbo Bakeries USA
Montebello, CA
2 inspections $26,500
F.W. Webb (Biddeford ME #28)
Biddeford, ME
0 inspections $0
Vanex Tube Corporation
Niles, OH
3 inspections $26,655

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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 Central Cold Storage Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Central Cold Storage Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 34 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Central Cold Storage Corporation have? ▼
Central Cold Storage Corporation has 34 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $26,535.
How many OSHA inspections has Central Cold Storage Corporation had? ▼
Central Cold Storage Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-04-17 and the most recent on 2022-05-12. This averages 17.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Central Cold Storage Corporation? ▼
Central Cold Storage Corporation has been assessed $26,535 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $83,395 (a 68.2% reduction).
Does Central Cold Storage Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Central Cold Storage Corporation has 11 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 Central Cold Storage Corporation operate in? ▼
Central Cold Storage Corporation operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424420). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Central Cold Storage Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Central Cold Storage Corporation ranks #12,404 (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 Central Cold Storage Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Central Cold Storage Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $26,535 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, F.W. Webb (Biddeford ME #28) in Biddeford, ME is a similar wholesale trade 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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