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Transportation & Warehousing · Edwardsville, IL

Customized Distribution Services, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Customized Distribution Services, INC. ranks #14,466 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 12 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty75% serious
$23,585
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#14,466
of 99,447 penalized employers

Customized Distribution Services, INC. in Edwardsville, IL has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $23,585. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Customized Distribution Services, INC. 7 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,466 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 well above peers (3.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, K. Davis & Co in Bridgeport, OH is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#14,466
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 65/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 7 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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Customized Distribution Services, INC. runs well above peers (3.8x 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

$23,585 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% 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 Customized Distribution Services, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.0015.530.946.461.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1NORTH STAR TERMINAL …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 23UNITED CONTINENTAL H…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 31UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6IGLOO PRODUCTS CORP., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 31U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10NYSMTA TBTA / QUEENS…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11ALLEGIANT AIR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 20DETROIT DEPT OF TRAN…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 59U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 5U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 5SSA TERMINALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2PATTERSON WAREHOUSIN…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9CONTAINER MAINTENANC…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12LSG SKY CHEFS, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2Customized Distribut…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12
Customized Distribution Services, INC. has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Customized Distribution Services, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Customized Distribution Services, INC. sits at penalty rank #652 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($23,585 assessed).

How Customized Distribution Services, INC. Compares

Customized Distribution Services, INC.'s 1.71 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 (3.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2013-05-07

Last Inspection

2021-09-01

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,369

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 7 inspections over 8 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $3,369 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$54,021

Current Penalty Amount

$23,585

Penalty Reduction

56.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $30,436 from the initial assessment of $54,021. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Customized Distribution Services, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 7 1.9
Violations 12 3.2
Total Penalty $23,585 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,369 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Customized Distribution Services, INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($23,585 here).

U. S. Postal Service $23,580 NC Texas Premier Resources, LLC $23,617 TX Allen Distribution $23,544 PA Rite Aid Corporation $23,526 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

U.S. Postal Service 7 insp. Fort Myers, FL United Parcel Service 7 insp. New Stanton, PA United Parcel Service 7 insp. Fort Worth, TX North Star Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC 7 insp. Anchorage, AK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

U. S. Postal Service
Raleigh, NC
11 inspections $23,580
Home Base Transportation
Mesquite, TX
0 inspections $0
WFS (San Antonio)
Las Vegas, NV
0 inspections $0
Millie Trucking, Inc.
Morrilton, AR
0 inspections $0
K. Davis & Co
Bridgeport, OH
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Customized Distribution Services, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Customized Distribution Services, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Customized Distribution Services, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 12 violations across 7 inspections, including 9 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 Customized Distribution Services, INC. have? ▼
Customized Distribution Services, INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $23,585.
How many OSHA inspections has Customized Distribution Services, INC. had? ▼
Customized Distribution Services, INC. has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-07 and the most recent on 2021-09-01. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Customized Distribution Services, INC.? ▼
Customized Distribution Services, INC. has been assessed $23,585 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $54,021 (a 56.3% reduction).
Does Customized Distribution Services, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Customized Distribution Services, INC. has 9 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 Customized Distribution Services, INC. operate in? ▼
Customized Distribution Services, 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 Customized Distribution Services, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Customized Distribution Services, INC. ranks #14,466 (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 Customized Distribution Services, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Customized Distribution Services, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $23,585 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (3.8x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, K. Davis & Co in Bridgeport, OH 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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