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Transportation & Warehousing · Valmeyer, IL

Freezer Refrigerated Storage, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Freezer Refrigerated Storage, INC. ranks #8,563 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty63% serious
$34,854
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#8,563
of 99,447 penalized employers

Freezer Refrigerated Storage, INC. in Valmeyer, IL has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $34,854. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Freezer Refrigerated Storage, INC. 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,563 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - 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 (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Jerry Arrant in Wewahitchka, FL is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
62.5%
of violations were serious
#8,563
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.0 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 Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Freezer Refrigerated Storage, INC. runs far above peers (5.7x 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

$34,854 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 Freezer Refrigerated Storage, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.005.51116.522OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5CEVA LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3AMERICAN AIRLINES, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1JINGDONG LOGISTICS U…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4OREGON TRANSFER CO, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10UNITED STATES COLD S…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2NYCTA MOW CABLE SECT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2COLUMBIA GRAIN INTER…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12PORT OF TACOMA, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7ALBA WINE AND SPIRIT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1WEPFER MARINE, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4NBC NEVADA MERCHANTS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1OCEAN STATE JOBBERS,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4DELTA AIRLINES, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10TRIPLE R. PRODUCE INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10BEAVER RIVER CSD TRA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21PORTERVILLE CITRUS, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7Freezer Refrigerated…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8
Freezer Refrigerated Storage, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Freezer Refrigerated Storage, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Freezer Refrigerated Storage, INC. is the #375 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($34,854).

How Freezer Refrigerated Storage, INC. Compares

Freezer Refrigerated Storage, INC.'s 2.00 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 (5.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2011-07-26

Last Inspection

2013-08-21

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,714

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $8,714 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

62.5% of total

1

Willful

12.5% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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

$51,360

Current Penalty Amount

$34,854

Penalty Reduction

32.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,506 from the initial assessment of $51,360. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Freezer Refrigerated Storage, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Freezer Refrigerated Storage, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.9
Violations 8 3.2
Total Penalty $34,854 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,714 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Freezer Refrigerated Storage, INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($34,854 here).

Warren Railcar Service, INC. $34,920 PA United Parcel Service, INC. $34,935 CA L.B. Foster CO $34,709 CO Americold Logistics $34,700 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

United Parcel Service 4 insp. Secaucus, NJ Ceva Logistics 4 insp. Liberty, MO Target Corporation 4 insp. Midway, GA American Airlines 4 insp. Miami, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

GMB Trucking
Flushing, OH
0 inspections $0
Jerry Arrant
Wewahitchka, FL
0 inspections $0
Express Transportation of Kanas City, LLC
Independence, MO
0 inspections $0
Adidas
Wilkes Barre, PA
0 inspections $0
Warren Railcar Service, INC.
Warren, PA
2 inspections $34,920

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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 Freezer Refrigerated Storage, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Freezer Refrigerated Storage, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 4 inspections, including 5 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 Freezer Refrigerated Storage, INC. have? ▼
Freezer Refrigerated Storage, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 1 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $34,854.
How many OSHA inspections has Freezer Refrigerated Storage, INC. had? ▼
Freezer Refrigerated Storage, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-07-26 and the most recent on 2013-08-21. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Freezer Refrigerated Storage, INC.? ▼
Freezer Refrigerated Storage, INC. has been assessed $34,854 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $51,360 (a 32.1% reduction).
Does Freezer Refrigerated Storage, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Freezer Refrigerated Storage, INC. has 5 serious violations, 1 willful 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 Freezer Refrigerated Storage, INC. operate in? ▼
Freezer Refrigerated Storage, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493120). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Freezer Refrigerated Storage, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Freezer Refrigerated Storage, INC. ranks #8,563 (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 Freezer Refrigerated Storage, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Freezer Refrigerated Storage, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $34,854 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (5.7x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jerry Arrant in Wewahitchka, FL 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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