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JC Penney Logistics Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), JC Penney Logistics Center ranks #41,650 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$8,000
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#41,650
of 99,447 penalized employers

JC Penney Logistics Center in Columbus, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected JC Penney Logistics Center 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #41,650 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). 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, National Labor Strategies, LLC in North Bergen, NJ is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,000 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#41,650
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How JC Penney Logistics Center compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows JC Penney Logistics Center runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$8,000 Bottom 42% least affordable more affordable than 42% 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 JC Penney Logistics Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDANA CONTAINER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GARDEN STATE PARKWAY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21MCKESSON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALL ABOVE TOWING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NATIONAL MAINTENANCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JOSEPH CORY HOLDINGS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13DG DISTRIBUTION MIDW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AMSTEK METAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GULF STREAM MARINE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BLUEFYN US INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LEWIS HYMAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WEAVER MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GSS SAFETY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RYDER INTEGRATED LOG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WOODLAND TRUCK LINE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SOUTHWEST AIRLINES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALASKA RAINFOREST SA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BRAD PICKERING DBA S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0JC Penney Logistics …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
JC Penney Logistics Center has 2 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.

JC Penney Logistics Center in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, JC Penney Logistics Center sits at penalty rank #1,799 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($8,000 assessed).

How JC Penney Logistics Center Compares

JC Penney Logistics Center's 1.00 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 (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-11-22

Last Inspection

2022-02-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $4,000 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$10,360

Current Penalty Amount

$8,000

Penalty Reduction

22.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,360 from the initial assessment of $10,360. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How JC Penney Logistics Center compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric JC Penney Logistics Center Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 2 3.2
Total Penalty $8,000 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,000 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for JC Penney Logistics Center, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,000 here).

National Labor Strategies, LLC $8,000 NJ Jmac Contracting, LLC $8,000 TX Delta Airlines INC $8,000 CA Hollingsworth Logistics $8,000 WV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dana Container, INC. 2 insp. Paulsboro, NJ Garden State Parkway Clifton Maintenance Yard # 7 2 insp. Clifton, NJ McKesson Corporation 2 insp. Suwanee, GA All Above Towing, LLC 2 insp. Fremont, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

National Labor Strategies, LLC
North Bergen, NJ
2 inspections $8,000
Jmac Contracting, LLC
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $8,000
Hollingsworth Logistics
Martinsburg, WV
2 inspections $8,000
Delta Airlines INC
Los Angeles, CA
5 inspections $8,000
Wna Trucking, LLC
Ironton, OH
2 inspections $8,000

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What to do with this record

Use JC Penney Logistics Center'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 JC Penney Logistics Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, JC Penney Logistics Center's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. 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 JC Penney Logistics Center have? ▼
JC Penney Logistics Center has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,000.
How many OSHA inspections has JC Penney Logistics Center had? ▼
JC Penney Logistics Center has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-11-22 and the most recent on 2022-02-08. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for JC Penney Logistics Center? ▼
JC Penney Logistics Center has been assessed $8,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,360 (a 22.8% reduction).
What industry does JC Penney Logistics Center operate in? ▼
JC Penney Logistics Center 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 JC Penney Logistics Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, JC Penney Logistics Center ranks #41,650 (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 JC Penney Logistics Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
JC Penney Logistics Center's total OSHA penalty of $8,000 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, National Labor Strategies, LLC in North Bergen, NJ is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $8,000 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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