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Transportation & Warehousing · Lebec, CA

Ikea Distribution Services, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ikea Distribution Services, INC. ranks #39,480 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty33% serious
$8,600
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#39,480
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ikea Distribution Services, INC. in Lebec, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ikea Distribution Services, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #39,480 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, VinLoc, Inc. in Belcamp, MD is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#39,480
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 Ikea Distribution Services, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$8,600 Bottom 40% least affordable more affordable than 40% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Ikea Distribution Services, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.62.857.29.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOTAL GRAIN MARKETIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LYKES CARTAGE CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PROSPECT AIRPORT SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9COOPERATIVE PRODUCER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WALMART DISTRIBUTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NATIONAL LABOR STRAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SPARTANNASH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EXPORT PACKAGING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CHOYCE PRODUCTS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LONDONDERRY FREEZER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2METROPLEX HARRIMAN C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HAYNES EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3C.O. DELIVERY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SKEMA COURIER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CLAY MOHON MOWING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COMPREHENSIVE LOGIST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CARROLL TRUCKING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5COCA-COLA ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Ikea Distribution Se…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Ikea Distribution Services, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Ikea Distribution Services, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Ikea Distribution Services, INC. is the #1,732 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($8,600).

How Ikea Distribution Services, INC. Compares

Ikea Distribution Services, INC.'s 1.50 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 above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-01-24

Last Inspection

2019-07-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $4,300 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$10,600

Current Penalty Amount

$8,600

Penalty Reduction

18.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,000 from the initial assessment of $10,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Ikea Distribution Services, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ikea Distribution Services, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 3 3.2
Total Penalty $8,600 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,300 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ikea Distribution Services, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,600 here).

Southern Source, INC. $8,600 TN Bowling Transportation, INC. $8,594 OH McGinnis INC $8,580 KY Seagate Terminals LLC $8,577 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

United States Postal Service 2 insp. Little Rock, AR Total Grain Marketing, LLC 2 insp. Kansas, IL Lykes Cartage CO. 2 insp. San Antonio, TX Prospect Airport Services INC 2 insp. Detroit, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Southern Source, INC.
Greenfield, TN
2 inspections $8,600
Edward R. Fike 156L5
Uniontown, PA
0 inspections $0
Custom Commodities, Inc.
Gilmer, TX
0 inspections $0
Bowling Transportation, INC.
Middletown, OH
2 inspections $8,594
VinLoc, Inc.
Belcamp, MD
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Ikea Distribution Services, INC.'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 Ikea Distribution Services, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ikea Distribution Services, INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Ikea Distribution Services, INC. have? ▼
Ikea Distribution Services, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Ikea Distribution Services, INC. had? ▼
Ikea Distribution Services, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-01-24 and the most recent on 2019-07-17. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ikea Distribution Services, INC.? ▼
Ikea Distribution Services, INC. has been assessed $8,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,600 (a 18.9% reduction).
Does Ikea Distribution Services, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ikea Distribution Services, INC. has 1 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 Ikea Distribution Services, INC. operate in? ▼
Ikea Distribution Services, INC. 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 Ikea Distribution Services, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ikea Distribution Services, INC. ranks #39,480 (the upper 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 Ikea Distribution Services, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ikea Distribution Services, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $8,600 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, VinLoc, Inc. in Belcamp, MD 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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