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Newark Refrigerated Warehouse, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Newark Refrigerated Warehouse, INC. ranks #10,895 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty58% serious
$29,330
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#10,895
of 99,447 penalized employers

Newark Refrigerated Warehouse, INC. in Newark, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $29,330. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Newark Refrigerated Warehouse, INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,895 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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. For comparison, Nokia Logistics in Grand Rapids, MI is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
58.3%
of violations were serious
#10,895
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 Newark Refrigerated Warehouse, INC. runs well above peers (4.8x 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

$29,330 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Newark Refrigerated Warehouse, 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: 2Newark Refrigerated …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
Newark Refrigerated Warehouse, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Newark Refrigerated Warehouse, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Newark Refrigerated Warehouse, INC. sits at penalty rank #479 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($29,330 assessed).

How Newark Refrigerated Warehouse, INC. Compares

Newark Refrigerated Warehouse, INC.'s 4.00 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 well above peers (4.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-01-26

Last Inspection

2013-04-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,777

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $9,777 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

58.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

16.7% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$43,560

Current Penalty Amount

$29,330

Penalty Reduction

32.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,230 from the initial assessment of $43,560. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Newark Refrigerated Warehouse, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Newark Refrigerated Warehouse, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 12 3.2
Total Penalty $29,330 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,777 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Newark Refrigerated Warehouse, INC., both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($29,330 here).

Ports America Chesapeake, LLC $29,324 MD U.S. Postal Service $29,303 VA American President Lines, LTD. $29,255 AK United Parcel Service INC $29,435 CA

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.

DIJ Construction
Bertram, TX
0 inspections $0
Ports America Chesapeake, LLC
Baltimore, MD
3 inspections $29,324
Nokia Logistics
Grand Rapids, MI
0 inspections $0
U.S. Postal Service
Norfolk, VA
4 inspections $29,303
Ameritrans - #27
Dumfries, VA
0 inspections $0

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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 Newark Refrigerated Warehouse, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Newark Refrigerated Warehouse, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 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 Newark Refrigerated Warehouse, INC. have? ▼
Newark Refrigerated Warehouse, INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $29,330.
How many OSHA inspections has Newark Refrigerated Warehouse, INC. had? ▼
Newark Refrigerated Warehouse, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-01-26 and the most recent on 2013-04-10. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Newark Refrigerated Warehouse, INC.? ▼
Newark Refrigerated Warehouse, INC. has been assessed $29,330 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $43,560 (a 32.7% reduction).
Does Newark Refrigerated Warehouse, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Newark Refrigerated Warehouse, INC. has 7 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 Newark Refrigerated Warehouse, INC. operate in? ▼
Newark Refrigerated Warehouse, 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 Newark Refrigerated Warehouse, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Newark Refrigerated Warehouse, INC. ranks #10,895 (the top quarter 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 Newark Refrigerated Warehouse, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Newark Refrigerated Warehouse, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $29,330 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (4.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Nokia Logistics in Grand Rapids, MI 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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