Transportation & Warehousing · Lincoln, NE

Lincoln Cold Storage, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lincoln Cold Storage, INC. ranks #6,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 31 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty77% serious
$43,632
OSHA penalties
31
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#6,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lincoln Cold Storage, INC. in Lincoln, NE has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 31 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $43,632. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Lincoln Cold Storage, INC. 4 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 31 violations, averaging 7.8 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 24 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 (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Luckey Transfer, LLC in Streator, IL is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $43,500 in current penalties.

7.8
violations per inspection
77.4%
of violations were serious
#6,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 31 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (7.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Lincoln Cold Storage, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Lincoln Cold Storage, INC. runs far above peers (7.1x 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

$43,632 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Lincoln Cold Storage, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9FEDEX FREIGHT INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1CBSL TRANSPORTATION …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16SUGAR CREEK PACKING …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8STRETCH-O-RAMA, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7JS PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10BUR-TRANS INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0FLORIDA DRAWBRIDGES …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3CENTRAL TRANSPORT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12DEWITT GUAM, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1DUNDEE CSD BUS GARAGE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10NYSTACC OSWEGO RIVER…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2CALVERT MARINE PAINT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13WALTON CSD BUS GARAGE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12ST. GEORGE WAREHOUSE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3WAKEFERN FOOD CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2SSA MARINE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2Lincoln Cold Storage…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 31
Lincoln Cold Storage, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 31 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.

Lincoln Cold Storage, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Lincoln Cold Storage, INC. ranks #277 at $43,632 current penalty.

How Lincoln Cold Storage, INC. Compares

Lincoln Cold Storage, INC.'s 7.75 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 (7.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2011-05-24

Last Inspection

2021-05-04

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,908

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 4 inspections over 10 years, averaging 7.8 violations per visit. That's $10,908 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

24

Serious

77.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

22.6% 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

$70,488

Current Penalty Amount

$43,632

Penalty Reduction

38.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $26,856 from the initial assessment of $70,488. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Lincoln Cold Storage, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lincoln Cold Storage, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.9
Violations 31 3.2
Total Penalty $43,632 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,908 $3,295

Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lincoln Cold Storage, INC., both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Lincoln Cold Storage, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Lincoln Cold Storage, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 31 violations across 4 inspections, including 24 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 Lincoln Cold Storage, INC. have?
Lincoln Cold Storage, INC. has 31 OSHA violations on record, including 24 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $43,632.
How many OSHA inspections has Lincoln Cold Storage, INC. had?
Lincoln Cold Storage, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-24 and the most recent on 2021-05-04. This averages 7.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lincoln Cold Storage, INC.?
Lincoln Cold Storage, INC. has been assessed $43,632 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $70,488 (a 38.1% reduction).
Does Lincoln Cold Storage, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Lincoln Cold Storage, INC. has 24 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 Lincoln Cold Storage, INC. operate in?
Lincoln Cold Storage, 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 Lincoln Cold Storage, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lincoln Cold Storage, INC. ranks #6,184 (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 Lincoln Cold Storage, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Lincoln Cold Storage, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $43,632 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (7.1x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Luckey Transfer, LLC in Streator, IL is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $43,500 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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