Transportation & Warehousing · Chambersburg, PA

Franklin Storage, LP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Franklin Storage, LP ranks #3,065 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty84% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$70,412
OSHA penalties: 19
Violations cited: 6
OSHA inspections: #3,065
of 99,447 penalized employers

Franklin Storage, LP in Chambersburg, PA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $70,412. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Franklin Storage, LP 6 times over 11 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 3.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,065 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 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 (3.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, U.S. Postal Service in Saint Louis, MO is another transportation & warehousing employer with 29 OSHA inspections on record and $70,320 in current penalties.

3.2
violations per inspection: 84.2%
of violations were serious: #3,065
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 44/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (3.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Franklin Storage, LP

$70,412
Transportation & Warehousing avg

$6,129

What this shows Franklin Storage, LP runs far above peers (11.5x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$70,412 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Franklin Storage, LP.

Franklin Storage, LP has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

Franklin Storage, LP in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Franklin Storage, LP ranks #125 at $70,412 current penalty.

How Franklin Storage, LP Compares

Franklin Storage, LP's 3.17 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 (11.5x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2013-06-07

Last Inspection

2024-08-23

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,735

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 6 inspections over 11 years, averaging 3.2 violations per visit. That's $11,735 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Serious

84.2% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

15.8% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$132,201

Current Penalty Amount

$70,412

Penalty Reduction

46.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $61,789 from the initial assessment of $132,201. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Franklin Storage, LP compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Franklin Storage, LP	Industry Avg
Inspections	6	1.9
Violations	19	3.2
Total Penalty	$70,412	$6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$11,735	$3,295

View all 9,914 employers in Transportation & Warehousing →

Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Franklin Storage, LP, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($70,412 here).

United Parcel Service, INC. D/B/a Ups (VT) $70,435 VT BMS Logistics $70,456 MO U.S. Postal Service $70,320 MO U.S. Postal Service - MLS P&DC $70,513 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

U.S. Postal Service 6 insp. Allen Park, MI Jones Stevedoring Company 6 insp. Portland, OR U.S. Postal Service 6 insp. Macon, GA President Container Group 6 insp. Middletown, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

United Parcel Service, INC. D/B/a Ups (VT)

Rutland, VT

4 inspections $70,435

BMS Logistics

Saint Joseph, MO

2 inspections $70,456

Pritchett's Transportation

29 inspections $70,320

Compare Franklin Storage, LP vs United Parcel Service, INC. D/B/a Ups (VT) side-by-side →

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 Franklin Storage, LP safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Franklin Storage, LP's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 6 inspections, including 16 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 Franklin Storage, LP have? ▼

Franklin Storage, LP has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $70,412.

How many OSHA inspections has Franklin Storage, LP had? ▼

Franklin Storage, LP has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-06-07 and the most recent on 2024-08-23. This averages 3.2 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Franklin Storage, LP? ▼

Franklin Storage, LP has been assessed $70,412 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $132,201 (a 46.7% reduction).

Does Franklin Storage, LP have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Franklin Storage, LP has 16 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 Franklin Storage, LP operate in? ▼

Franklin Storage, LP 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 Franklin Storage, LP rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Franklin Storage, LP ranks #3,065 (the top 5% 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 Franklin Storage, LP's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Franklin Storage, LP's total OSHA penalty of $70,412 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (11.5x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, U.S. Postal Service in Saint Louis, MO is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $70,320 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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