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Transportation & Warehousing · Aberdeen, MD

Gordon Food Service, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gordon Food Service, INC. ranks #77,423 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,912
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#77,423
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gordon Food Service, INC. in Aberdeen, MD has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,912. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Gordon Food Service, INC. 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #77,423 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Amherst Trucking in North Hatfield, MA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#77,423
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Gordon Food Service, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Gordon Food Service, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$1,912 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% 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 Gordon Food Service, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSAN FRANCISCO BAY AR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SMITH STORAGE SYSTEMS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5LINEAGE LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CRIS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DEPENDABLE HIGHWAY E…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MTA NYCT WEST FARMS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NYSMTA LIRR / WEST T…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0USPS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0PETERSBURG PUBLIC SC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8KAISER FOUNDATION HO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SAN FRANCISCO BAY AR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RIVER MARINE ENTERPR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CALDWELL FREIGHT LIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14NYSTA HDQTRS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BOASSO AMERICA CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MUSCATINE LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DOLGENCORP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Gordon Food Service,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Gordon Food Service, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Gordon Food Service, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Gordon Food Service, INC. sits at penalty rank #3,274 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($1,912 assessed).

How Gordon Food Service, INC. Compares

Gordon Food Service, INC.'s 0.67 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 (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2019-08-26

Last Inspection

2023-04-18

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$637

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $637 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$4,250

Current Penalty Amount

$1,912

Penalty Reduction

55.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,338 from the initial assessment of $4,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Gordon Food Service, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Gordon Food Service, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 2 3.2
Total Penalty $1,912 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $637 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Gordon Food Service, INC., both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,912 here).

US Postal Service $1,913 NY Fletcher Aviation $1,911 TX Metals Express INC $1,920 WA Braun's Express $1,920 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District 3 insp. Concord, CA U.S. Postal Service 3 insp. Manchester, NH Smith Storage Systems 3 insp. Reno, NV Lineage Logistics 3 insp. Fontana, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Amherst Trucking
North Hatfield, MA
0 inspections $0
US Postal Service
Rochester, NY
3 inspections $1,913
Fletcher Aviation
Houston, TX
2 inspections $1,911
Mechanics Plus Towing and Transport, Inc.
Far Rockaway, NY
0 inspections $0
Seahorse Transport
Brownsville, TX
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 Gordon Food Service, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gordon Food Service, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 serious violations. 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 Gordon Food Service, INC. have? ▼
Gordon Food Service, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,912.
How many OSHA inspections has Gordon Food Service, INC. had? ▼
Gordon Food Service, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-08-26 and the most recent on 2023-04-18. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gordon Food Service, INC.? ▼
Gordon Food Service, INC. has been assessed $1,912 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,250 (a 55.0% reduction).
Does Gordon Food Service, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Gordon Food Service, INC. has 2 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 Gordon Food Service, INC. operate in? ▼
Gordon Food Service, 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 Gordon Food Service, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gordon Food Service, INC. ranks #77,423 (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 Gordon Food Service, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gordon Food Service, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,912 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Amherst Trucking in North Hatfield, MA 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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