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Frio Distributing Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Frio Distributing Company has a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty81% serious
$21,000
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#16,640
of 100,495 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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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
83%
of penalized employers rank lower

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 (3.5x 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

$21,000 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Frio Distributing Company

The federal enforcement record for Frio Distributing Company in Hondo, TX includes 2 OSHA inspections and 16 violations, translating to 8.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 13 (81.3%) were classified as serious, 1 (6.3%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $52,250 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $21,000 - a 59.8% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $10,500. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,058 per employer, this record runs well above peers (3.5x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-09-10 to 2011-08-08, a window of roughly 1 year.

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

$3,294

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 $3,294.

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 10,024 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Frio Distributing Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.8
Violations 16 3.2
Total Penalty $21,000 $6,058
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,500 $3,294
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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 10,024 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,434 total OSHA inspections and $60.73M in cumulative penalties.
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 $6,058 per employer (3.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 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.

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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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