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Transportation & Warehousing · Franklin Park, IL

Fresh Express Incorporated

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fresh Express Incorporated ranks #70,486 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,722
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#70,486
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fresh Express Incorporated in Franklin Park, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,722. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Fresh Express Incorporated 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,486 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, J & K Transport in Hampton, AR is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#70,486
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Fresh Express Incorporated compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Fresh Express Incorporated runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$2,722 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $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 Fresh Express Incorporated.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.14.89.514.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedYRC INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GOLDEN EMPIRE TOWING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8USF HOLLAND, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AVMAX MONTANA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FAVORITE FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STRATTON EQUITY COOP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18SILGAN PLASTICS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COST PLUS WORLD MARKET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HOPKINSVILLE ELEVATO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CAPSTONE LOGISTICS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OMAHA TRANSLOADING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NATIONAL MAINTENANCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HERITAGE MOVING SYST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SSA MARINE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROADLINK USA, LLC DB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NJ OFFICE OF INFORMA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GOODWILL INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VALLEY MOVER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15Fresh Express Incorp…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Fresh Express Incorporated has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Fresh Express Incorporated in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Fresh Express Incorporated sits at penalty rank #2,989 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($2,722 assessed).

How Fresh Express Incorporated Compares

Fresh Express Incorporated's 3.00 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-04-28

Last Inspection

2011-08-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,361

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,361 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$3,527

Current Penalty Amount

$2,722

Penalty Reduction

22.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $805 from the initial assessment of $3,527. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Fresh Express Incorporated compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Fresh Express Incorporated Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 6 3.2
Total Penalty $2,722 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,361 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Fresh Express Incorporated, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,722 here).

JPC Enterprises, INC. $2,730 NJ Remick Associates DB, INC. $2,739 NV McGregor & Sons Trucking INC $2,742 MS International Marketing Specialists DBA International Warehousing Services $2,700 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

YRC INC. 2 insp. New Castle, DE Golden Empire Towing, INC. 2 insp. Bakersfield, CA Usf Holland, LLC 2 insp. Dayton, OH United Parcel Service 2 insp. South Portland, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Veterans National Transportation
Battle Creek, MI
0 inspections $0
At Your Service
Des Moines, IA
0 inspections $0
Cen Cal Trucking, Inc
French Camp, CA
0 inspections $0
JPC Enterprises, INC.
Edison, NJ
2 inspections $2,730
J & K Transport
Hampton, AR
0 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 Fresh Express Incorporated safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Fresh Express Incorporated's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Fresh Express Incorporated have? ▼
Fresh Express Incorporated has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,722.
How many OSHA inspections has Fresh Express Incorporated had? ▼
Fresh Express Incorporated has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-28 and the most recent on 2011-08-24. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fresh Express Incorporated? ▼
Fresh Express Incorporated has been assessed $2,722 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,527 (a 22.8% reduction).
What industry does Fresh Express Incorporated operate in? ▼
Fresh Express Incorporated 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 Fresh Express Incorporated rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fresh Express Incorporated ranks #70,486 (the lower half 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 Fresh Express Incorporated's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Fresh Express Incorporated's total OSHA penalty of $2,722 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, J & K Transport in Hampton, AR 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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