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Frio Distributing Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Frio Distributing Company ranks #16,622 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty81% serious
$21,000
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#16,622
of 99,447 penalized employers

Frio Distributing Company in Hondo, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Frio Distributing Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,622 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Reliable of Miami INC. in Miami, FL is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $21,000 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
81.3%
of violations were serious
#16,622
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Frio Distributing Company compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Frio Distributing Company runs well above peers (3.4x 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

$21,000 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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 Frio Distributing Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VIRGINIA INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AMERICOLD LOGISTICS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NORTHLAND SERVICES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7COMPTON TRANSFER AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11J.R. SIMPLOT COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SEA AIR SYSTEMS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WORLDWIDE FLIGHT SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SHIPBOB, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ESSENDANT CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3H & M WAGNER & SONS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GENCO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WESTCHESTER PUTNAM F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VERST GROUP LOGISTIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PRITCHETT TRUCKING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1USF REDDAWAY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SAFEZONE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PRIME DISTRIBUTION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Frio Distributing Co…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16
Frio Distributing Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

Frio Distributing Company in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Frio Distributing Company ranks #742 at $21,000 current penalty.

How Frio Distributing Company Compares

Frio Distributing Company's 8.00 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 well above peers (3.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-09-10

Last Inspection

2011-08-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $10,500 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

81.3% of total

1

Willful

6.3% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$52,250

Current Penalty Amount

$21,000

Penalty Reduction

59.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $31,250 from the initial assessment of $52,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Frio Distributing Company compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Frio Distributing Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 16 3.2
Total Penalty $21,000 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,500 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Frio Distributing Company, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,000 here).

Reliable of Miami INC. $21,000 FL NJ Transit Morris Garage $21,000 NJ Air Express International DBA DHL Global Forwarding $21,000 MI New Jersey Department of Transportation - Movable Bridge $21,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

U.S. Postal Service 2 insp. Romulus, MI Virginia International Terminals, LLC. 2 insp. Portsmouth, VA Americold Logistics LLC 2 insp. Green Bay, WI Blue Bird Body Company 2 insp. Delaware, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Reliable of Miami INC.
Miami, FL
2 inspections $21,000
NJ Transit Morris Garage
Dover, NJ
2 inspections $21,000
Air Express International DBA DHL Global Forwarding
Romulus, MI
2 inspections $21,000
New Jersey Department of Transportation - Movable Bridge
Paulsboro, NJ
2 inspections $21,000
Toro Company
El Paso, TX
4 inspections $21,000

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What to do with this record

Use Frio Distributing Company'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 Frio Distributing Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Frio Distributing Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 2 inspections, including 13 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 Frio Distributing Company have? ▼
Frio Distributing Company has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 1 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Frio Distributing Company had? ▼
Frio Distributing Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-10 and the most recent on 2011-08-08. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Frio Distributing Company? ▼
Frio Distributing Company has been assessed $21,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $52,250 (a 59.8% reduction).
Does Frio Distributing Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Frio Distributing Company has 13 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 Frio Distributing Company operate in? ▼
Frio Distributing Company 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 Frio Distributing Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Frio Distributing Company ranks #16,622 (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 Frio Distributing Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Frio Distributing Company's total OSHA penalty of $21,000 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (3.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Reliable of Miami INC. in Miami, FL is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $21,000 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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