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Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc. ranks #9,591 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty88% serious
$32,180
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#9,591
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc. in Vineland, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $32,180. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 1,749 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 5.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,591 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $249,302 in back wages owed to 1,720 affected workers. For comparison, Infinite Services & Solutions, Inc. in Columbus, GA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.7
violations per inspection
88.2%
of violations were serious
#9,591
of 99,447 penalized employers
$249,302
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 4/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $249K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($249K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc. runs far above peers (5.3x 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

$32,180 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALASKA MARINE TRUCKI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13KINGS RIVER FARMING,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ES3, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DELTA AIR LINES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1THYSSENKRUPP SUPPLY …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7NBC MANTECA MERCHANT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3TS EQUIPMENT REPAIR …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF CHICAGO - DE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ZAPPOS FULFILLMENT C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0XPRESS TRUCKING INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GRAND BRANDS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22GRANE TRANSPORTATION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17SKIPPER LOGISTICS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PREMIER AVIATION OVE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8AMERICOLD LOGISTICS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7UNITED STATES COLD S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0UNITED NATURAL FOODS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Lucca Freezer & Cold…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17
Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc. is the #420 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($32,180). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc. ranks #100 among 3,616 Transportation & Warehousing employers with WHD recoveries ($249,302).

Combined federal exposure here: $32,180 OSHA penalties plus $249,302 WHD back wages (88.6% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc. Compares

Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc.'s 5.67 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 (5.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-06-18

Last Inspection

2013-10-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,727

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.7 violations per visit. That's $10,727 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

88.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

11.8% 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

$49,507

Current Penalty Amount

$32,180

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$281,482

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,327 from the initial assessment of $49,507. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$249,302
Employees Affected
1,720
WHD Violations
1,749
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$145
Avg Back Wages per CaseFar above average
$249,302

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc. owed $249,302 in back wages to 1,720 employees across 1 case and 1,749 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 17 3.2
Total Penalty $32,180 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,727 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc., both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($32,180 here).

Virginia International Terminal $32,184 VA YRC INC. $32,250 IL Seafreeze LTD. $32,089 RI United States Postal Service $32,359 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Alaska Marine Trucking, LLC 3 insp. Juneau, AK Kings River Farming, INC. 3 insp. Sanger, CA U.S. Postal Service 3 insp. Topeka, KS Es3, LLC 3 insp. York, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

TMS (for TAPS Public Transit)
Sherman, TX
0 inspections $0
Infinite Services & Solutions, Inc.
Columbus, GA
0 inspections $0
Constant Express (Luis H. Sambucetti)
Verona, NJ
0 inspections $0
Bowen Transportation Inc.
Reno, NV
0 inspections $0
Midwest Transport
Robinson, IL
0 inspections $0

Compare Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc. vs TMS (for TAPS Public Transit) side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc. against TMS (for TAPS Public Transit), a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Transportation & Warehousing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Transportation & Warehousing sector
  • Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc. also carries $249,302 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 3 inspections, including 15 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 Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc. have? ▼
Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc. has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $32,180.
How many OSHA inspections has Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc. had? ▼
Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-06-18 and the most recent on 2013-10-24. This averages 5.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc.? ▼
Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc. has been assessed $32,180 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $49,507 (a 35.0% reduction). Additionally, $249,302 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc. has 15 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.
Has Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc., resulting in $249,302 in back wages owed to 1,720 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc. operate in? ▼
Lucca Freezer & 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.
What should I do if Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $249,302 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Lucca Freezer & 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, Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc. ranks #9,591 (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 Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lucca Freezer & Cold Storage, Inc.'s total OSHA penalty of $32,180 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (5.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Infinite Services & Solutions, Inc. in Columbus, GA 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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