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Independent Packers CORP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Independent Packers CORP ranks #89,674 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$750
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#89,674
of 99,447 penalized employers

Independent Packers CORP in Seattle, WA 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: $750. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Independent Packers CORP 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #89,674 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Big Lots Distribution Center in Rancho Cucamonga, CA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $750 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#89,674
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 Independent Packers CORP compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Independent Packers CORP runs well below peers (0.12x 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

$750 Top 10% most affordable more affordable than 90% 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 Independent Packers CORP.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMERICAN COLD STORAG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14AMWARE FULFILLMENT O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CRAWFORD ELECTRIC SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOUTH-TEC DEVELOPMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SKY TRANSPORTATION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ROBERTS BROTHERS COA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24DOLLAR GENERAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WPX COURIER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ABC MOVING SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8F & H COLD STORAGE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALASKA WEST EXPRESS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MERCURY AIR CARGO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MIDWEST MOTOR SUPPLY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7H&M INTERNATIONAL TR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SEABOARD MARINE, LTD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DOLLAR GENERAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ASSOCIATE REFRIGERAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ARCHIVE SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MAYO AVIATION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Independent Packers …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Independent Packers CORP 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.

Independent Packers CORP in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Independent Packers CORP is the #3,716 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($750).

How Independent Packers CORP Compares

Independent Packers CORP'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 well below peers (0.12x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-03-13

Last Inspection

2014-09-12

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$375

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $375 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$750

Current Penalty Amount

$750

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Independent Packers CORP compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Independent Packers CORP Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 3 3.2
Total Penalty $750 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $375 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Independent Packers CORP, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($750 here).

Big Lots Distribution Center $750 CA Wholesome Goods $750 UT Prestolite Wire LLC $750 AZ Alaska Railroad Corporation $750 AK

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

American Cold Storage-Tulsa, L.P. 2 insp. Tulsa, OK Amware Fulfillment of Georgia, LLC 2 insp. Atlanta, GA Crawford Electric Supply CO. 2 insp. San Antonio, TX South-Tec Development Corporation 2 insp. Kankakee, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Big Lots Distribution Center
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
2 inspections $750
Wholesome Goods
Centerville, UT
2 inspections $750
Prestolite Wire LLC
Nogales, AZ
2 inspections $750
Alaska Railroad Corporation
Fairbanks, AK
4 inspections $750
Gopher Towing INC
Minneapolis, MN
2 inspections $750

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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 Independent Packers CORP safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Independent Packers CORP's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 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 Independent Packers CORP have? ▼
Independent Packers CORP has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $750.
How many OSHA inspections has Independent Packers CORP had? ▼
Independent Packers CORP has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-03-13 and the most recent on 2014-09-12. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Independent Packers CORP? ▼
Independent Packers CORP has been assessed $750 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Independent Packers CORP have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Independent Packers CORP 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 Independent Packers CORP operate in? ▼
Independent Packers CORP operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488991). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Independent Packers CORP rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Independent Packers CORP ranks #89,674 (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 Independent Packers CORP's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Independent Packers CORP's total OSHA penalty of $750 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Big Lots Distribution Center in Rancho Cucamonga, CA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $750 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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