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Transportation & Warehousing · Wharton, NJ

Customized Distribution Services, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Customized Distribution Services, INC. ranks #9,026 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 9 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$33,500
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
9
OSHA inspections
#9,026
of 99,447 penalized employers

Customized Distribution Services, INC. in Wharton, NJ has been the subject of 9 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $33,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Customized Distribution Services, INC. 9 times over 9 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,026 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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 (4.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Estes Express Lines in Columbus, OH is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#9,026
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 79/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 9 OSHA inspections (0.8 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 far above peers (5.5x 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

$33,500 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% 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 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 both8.99.099.09.13.46.910.514.117.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 6U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 8MTA NYCT/MTA BUS - E…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 10NEW ENGLAND MOTOR FR…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 14U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 14MEIJER DISTRIBUTION,…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 8U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 5FOOD CITY DISTRIBUTI…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 6TSANG BROTHERS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 9OFFSHORE SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 10UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 12DEMOULAS SUPER MARKE…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 5FEDEX EXPRESS, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 8RURAL KING HOLDING CO., OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 12U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 4DELTA AIR LINES, INC., OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 5U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 17U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 6U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 7UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 4Customized Distribut…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 7
Customized Distribution Services, INC. has 9 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Customized Distribution Services, INC. ranks #396 at $33,500 current penalty.

How Customized Distribution Services, INC. Compares

Customized Distribution Services, INC.'s 0.78 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 far above peers (5.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

9

First Inspection

2012-12-19

Last Inspection

2022-05-26

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,722

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 9 inspections over 9 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $3,722 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$58,000

Current Penalty Amount

$33,500

Penalty Reduction

42.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $24,500 from the initial assessment of $58,000. 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 9 1.9
Violations 7 3.2
Total Penalty $33,500 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,722 $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 NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($33,500 here).

Dollar Tree Distribution, INC $33,395 CA Bucks County Railroad Preservation and Restoration Corporation $33,387 PA Sweeping Corporation of America, INC. $33,616 AL Ssa Atlantic, LLC $33,343 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (9 inspections here).

United Parcel Service, INC. 9 insp. Atlanta, GA U.S. Postal Service 9 insp. ST. Louis, MO Mta NYCT/Mta Bus - East New York Depot 9 insp. Brooklyn, NY New England Motor Freight, INC. 9 insp. Elk Grove Village, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Estes Express Lines
Columbus, OH
0 inspections $0
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Cleveland, OH
0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
Kalman and Company Incorporated
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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 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 7 violations across 9 inspections, including 7 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 7 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $33,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Customized Distribution Services, INC. had? ▼
Customized Distribution Services, INC. has had 9 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-12-19 and the most recent on 2022-05-26. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Customized Distribution Services, INC.? ▼
Customized Distribution Services, INC. has been assessed $33,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $58,000 (a 42.2% reduction).
Does Customized Distribution Services, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Customized Distribution Services, INC. has 7 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 #9,026 (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 Customized Distribution Services, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Customized Distribution Services, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $33,500 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (5.5x the average). The employer has 9 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Estes Express Lines in Columbus, 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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