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New Castle Cold Storage, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), New Castle Cold Storage, INC. ranks #30,091 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$11,997
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#30,091
of 99,447 penalized employers

New Castle Cold Storage, INC. in New Castle, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,997. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected New Castle Cold Storage, INC. 2 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #30,091 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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, Estes Express Lines in Methuen, MA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,000 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#30,091
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How New Castle Cold Storage, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows New Castle Cold Storage, INC. runs moderately above peers (2.0x 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

$11,997 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 New Castle Cold Storage, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.18.011.815.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWORLDWIDE FLIGHT SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOTAL GRAIN MARKETIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LYKES CARTAGE CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PROSPECT AIRPORT SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9COOPERATIVE PRODUCER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WALMART DISTRIBUTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NATIONAL LABOR STRAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STANLEY G. ALEXANDER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SPARTANNASH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EXPORT PACKAGING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CHOYCE PRODUCTS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LONDONDERRY FREEZER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2METROPLEX HARRIMAN C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HAYNES EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3C.O. DELIVERY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SKEMA COURIER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CLAY MOHON MOWING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MELISSA & DOUG, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2New Castle Cold Stor…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
New Castle Cold Storage, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

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

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, New Castle Cold Storage, INC. ranks #1,348 at $11,997 current penalty.

How New Castle Cold Storage, INC. Compares

New Castle Cold Storage, INC.'s 7.50 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 moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-03-16

Last Inspection

2025-04-15

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,999

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 9 years, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $5,999 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

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

$17,654

Current Penalty Amount

$11,997

Penalty Reduction

32.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,657 from the initial assessment of $17,654. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric New Castle Cold Storage, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 15 3.2
Total Penalty $11,997 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,999 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,997 here).

Pasha Stevedoring & Terminals, L.P. $12,000 CA U.S. Postal Service $12,000 WA Estes Express Lines $12,000 MA Americold Logistics, LLC $12,000 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Worldwide Flight Services INC. 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA United States Postal Service 2 insp. Little Rock, AR Total Grain Marketing, LLC 2 insp. Kansas, IL Lykes Cartage CO. 2 insp. San Antonio, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Specialized Flatbed Services
Toa Baja, PR
0 inspections $0
Ameritrans - #23
Dumfries, VA
0 inspections $0
Pasha Stevedoring & Terminals, L.P.
Terminal Island, CA
3 inspections $12,000
U.S. Postal Service
Kent, WA
6 inspections $12,000
Estes Express Lines
Methuen, MA
2 inspections $12,000

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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 New Castle Cold Storage, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, New Castle Cold Storage, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 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 New Castle Cold Storage, INC. have? ▼
New Castle Cold Storage, INC. has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,997.
How many OSHA inspections has New Castle Cold Storage, INC. had? ▼
New Castle Cold Storage, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-03-16 and the most recent on 2025-04-15. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for New Castle Cold Storage, INC.? ▼
New Castle Cold Storage, INC. has been assessed $11,997 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,654 (a 32.0% reduction).
Does New Castle Cold Storage, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. New Castle Cold Storage, INC. has 10 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 New Castle Cold Storage, INC. operate in? ▼
New Castle 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 New Castle 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, New Castle Cold Storage, INC. ranks #30,091 (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 New Castle Cold Storage, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
New Castle Cold Storage, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $11,997 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Estes Express Lines in Methuen, MA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $12,000 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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