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Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, INC. ranks #28,866 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty33% serious
$12,500
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#28,866
of 99,447 penalized employers

Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, INC. in Laredo, TX 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: $12,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. 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 #28,866 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Glickman Metal Recycling, LLC in Wichita, KS is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,495 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#28,866
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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$12,500 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.813.620.427.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTRACTOR CENTRAL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MILLER COMPRESSING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8COVINGTON METALS COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26BUFFALO ENGINE COMPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MARLY BUILDING MATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15RED DEER IRONWORKS U…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FARMERS COOPERATIVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PATRIOT METALS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PERFORMANCE FOODSERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3B&I SCRAP METAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DELOURY INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BURTON LUMBER & HARD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CLINTON ALUMINUM DIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HI-TECH PROFILES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NAPOLI FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7COPART, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TRUE SCIENCE HOLDING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CHASE LUMBER COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4IDAHO MILK PRODUCTS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALRO STEEL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Coca-Cola Refreshmen…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, INC. sits at penalty rank #1,394 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($12,500 assessed).

How Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, INC. Compares

Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, INC.'s 3.00 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 moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-01-08

Last Inspection

2013-01-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $6,250 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

16.7% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$24,129

Current Penalty Amount

$12,500

Penalty Reduction

48.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,629 from the initial assessment of $24,129. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 6 5.5
Total Penalty $12,500 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,250 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,500 here).

Ozark Automotive Distributors, INC. $12,500 AL Theut's Flower Barn INC. $12,500 OH Saginaw Control & Engineering $12,500 OH Buckley Bros, INC. $12,497 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Tractor Central, LLC 2 insp. Sheldon, WI Miller Compressing Company 2 insp. Milwaukee, WI Covington Metals Company 2 insp. Andalusia, AL Buffalo Engine Components INC. 2 insp. Buffalo, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ozark Automotive Distributors, INC.
Saraland, AL
2 inspections $12,500
Theut's Flower Barn INC.
Northwood, OH
2 inspections $12,500
Saginaw Control & Engineering
Aurora, OH
2 inspections $12,500
Buckley Bros, INC.
Wilmington, OH
2 inspections $12,497
Glickman Metal Recycling, LLC
Wichita, KS
2 inspections $12,495

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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 Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, INC. have? ▼
Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, INC. had? ▼
Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-08 and the most recent on 2013-01-08. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, INC.? ▼
Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, INC. has been assessed $12,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,129 (a 48.2% reduction).
Does Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, INC. has 2 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, INC. operate in? ▼
Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424490). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, INC. ranks #28,866 (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 Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $12,500 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Glickman Metal Recycling, LLC in Wichita, KS is a similar wholesale trade employer with $12,495 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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