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Wholesale Trade · Kingsburg, CA

Cornerstone Packing & Cooling

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cornerstone Packing & Cooling ranks #9,450 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 26 violations across 14 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty31% serious
$32,445
OSHA penalties
26
Violations cited
14
OSHA inspections
#9,450
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cornerstone Packing & Cooling in Kingsburg, CA has been the subject of 14 OSHA workplace inspections and 26 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $32,445. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cornerstone Packing & Cooling 14 times over 12 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 26 violations, averaging 1.9 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,450 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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 runs far above peers (7.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Pennock Floral in Edgemont, PA is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.9
violations per inspection
30.8%
of violations were serious
#9,450
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 63/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 26 violations across 14 OSHA inspections (1.9 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Cornerstone Packing & Cooling compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cornerstone Packing & Cooling runs well above peers (3.6x 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

$32,445 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Cornerstone Packing & Cooling.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.611.013.516.018.42.814.927.039.151.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLEELANAU FRUIT COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 49SUPERIOR DAIRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 31INTERLAKE MECALUX, I…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 43CENTRAL STEEL & WIRE…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 13KROGER DISTRIBUTION …, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 9THE DOE RUN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 9CRYSTAL FINISHING SY…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 40JOHANNA FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 23CIBOVITA INC., OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 13STRATEGIC MATERIALS,…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 43US STEEL GREAT LAKES…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 9US STEEL CORPORATION…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 7MURPAC OF TENNESSEE …, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 46WESTERN BEE SUPPLIES…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 40UNIVERSAL RECYCLING …, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 42TITAN TIRE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 18 · Violations cited: 47SCRAP METAL SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 5INTERNATIONAL SHIPBR…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 24WOLVERINE PACKING CO…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 15WILLBANKS METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 42Cornerstone Packing …, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 26
Cornerstone Packing & Cooling has 14 OSHA inspections on record and 26 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.

Cornerstone Packing & Cooling in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Cornerstone Packing & Cooling is the #386 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($32,445).

How Cornerstone Packing & Cooling Compares

Cornerstone Packing & Cooling's 1.86 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 (3.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

14

First Inspection

2012-11-14

Last Inspection

2024-07-31

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,318

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 14 inspections over 12 years, averaging 1.9 violations per visit. That's $2,318 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

30.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

18

Other-Than-Serious

69.2% 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

$80,095

Current Penalty Amount

$32,445

Penalty Reduction

59.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $47,650 from the initial assessment of $80,095. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Cornerstone Packing & Cooling compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cornerstone Packing & Cooling Industry Avg
Inspections 14 2.0
Violations 26 5.5
Total Penalty $32,445 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,318 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cornerstone Packing & Cooling, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($32,445 here).

Celadon DP, LLC $32,446 TX Voestalpine Rotec INC. $32,475 IN Fox Tank Company $32,400 TX B & K Technology Solutions INC. $32,357 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (14 inspections here).

Leelanau Fruit Company 15 insp. Suttons Bay, MI Superior Dairy, INC. 13 insp. Canton, OH Interlake Mecalux, INC. 13 insp. Melrose Park, IL Central Steel & Wire Company 12 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Celadon DP, LLC
Pasadena, TX
4 inspections $32,446
Staybright Electric of TX
Kingwood, TX
0 inspections $0
Pennock Floral
Edgemont, PA
0 inspections $0
Voestalpine Rotec INC.
Lafayette, IN
2 inspections $32,475
Restoration Hardware
Tracy, CA
2 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 Cornerstone Packing & Cooling safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cornerstone Packing & Cooling's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 26 violations across 14 inspections, including 8 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 Cornerstone Packing & Cooling have? ▼
Cornerstone Packing & Cooling has 26 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $32,445.
How many OSHA inspections has Cornerstone Packing & Cooling had? ▼
Cornerstone Packing & Cooling has had 14 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-11-14 and the most recent on 2024-07-31. This averages 1.9 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cornerstone Packing & Cooling? ▼
Cornerstone Packing & Cooling has been assessed $32,445 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $80,095 (a 59.5% reduction).
Does Cornerstone Packing & Cooling have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cornerstone Packing & Cooling has 8 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 Cornerstone Packing & Cooling operate in? ▼
Cornerstone Packing & Cooling operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424480). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Cornerstone Packing & Cooling rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cornerstone Packing & Cooling ranks #9,450 (the top 10% 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 Cornerstone Packing & Cooling's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cornerstone Packing & Cooling's total OSHA penalty of $32,445 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (3.6x the average). The employer has 14 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pennock Floral in Edgemont, PA 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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