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Transportation & Warehousing · Torrance, CA

Imperial CFS INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Imperial CFS INC ranks #7,421 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty19% serious
$38,475
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#7,421
of 99,447 penalized employers

Imperial CFS INC in Torrance, CA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $38,475. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Imperial CFS INC 5 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 3.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,421 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 well above peers (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, U.S. Postal Service in Orlando, FL is another transportation & warehousing employer with 31 OSHA inspections on record and $38,557 in current penalties.

3.2
violations per inspection
18.8%
of violations were serious
#7,421
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 43/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Imperial CFS INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Imperial CFS INC runs far above peers (6.3x 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

$38,475 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Imperial CFS INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALBERTSON'S LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2DOLLAR GENERAL DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3SSA MARINE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4MTA NYCT/MTA MICHAEL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5SOUTHERN PACIFIC, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12NISKAYUNA CSD TRANSP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8U.S. POSTAL SERVICE-…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1MTA NYCT FLATBUSH BU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4FEDEX GROUND, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0TRANSDEV SERVICES, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19AMERICAN AIRLINES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3INGRAM BARGE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18DOLGEVILLE CSD BUS G…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17KALAMA EXPORT COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0MDV SPARTANNASH, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12HOLLINGSWORTH LOGIST…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2Imperial CFS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16
Imperial CFS INC has 5 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.

Imperial CFS INC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Imperial CFS INC sits at penalty rank #336 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($38,475 assessed).

How Imperial CFS INC Compares

Imperial CFS INC's 3.20 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 far above peers (6.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2015-06-09

Last Inspection

2026-01-09

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,695

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 5 inspections over 11 years, averaging 3.2 violations per visit. That's $7,695 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

18.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

13

Other-Than-Serious

81.3% 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

$59,780

Current Penalty Amount

$38,475

Penalty Reduction

35.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $21,305 from the initial assessment of $59,780. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Imperial CFS INC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Imperial CFS INC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 1.9
Violations 16 3.2
Total Penalty $38,475 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,695 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($38,475 here).

Hanover Warehouses, INC. $38,532 NJ U.S. Postal Service $38,557 FL U.S. Postal Service $38,601 IL Fleetpride, INC. $38,676 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Albertson's LLC 5 insp. Las Vegas, NV Dollar General Distribution Center 5 insp. Zanesville, OH U.S. Postal Service 5 insp. New Orleans, LA U.S. Postal Service 5 insp. Sandston, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Abenaqui Carriers
North Hampton, NH
0 inspections $0
Edwards Mail Service
Oklahoma City, OK
0 inspections $0
Hanover Warehouses, INC.
Kearny, NJ
6 inspections $38,532
U.S. Postal Service
Orlando, FL
31 inspections $38,557
Diamond T Mail Service, Inc
Roswell, NM
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 Imperial CFS INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Imperial CFS INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 5 inspections, including 3 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 Imperial CFS INC have? ▼
Imperial CFS INC has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $38,475.
How many OSHA inspections has Imperial CFS INC had? ▼
Imperial CFS INC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-06-09 and the most recent on 2026-01-09. This averages 3.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Imperial CFS INC? ▼
Imperial CFS INC has been assessed $38,475 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $59,780 (a 35.6% reduction).
Does Imperial CFS INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Imperial CFS INC has 3 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 Imperial CFS INC operate in? ▼
Imperial CFS INC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 483111). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Imperial CFS INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Imperial CFS INC ranks #7,421 (the top 10% 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 Imperial CFS INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Imperial CFS INC's total OSHA penalty of $38,475 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (6.3x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, U.S. Postal Service in Orlando, FL is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $38,557 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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