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Penn Warehousing & Distribution, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Penn Warehousing & Distribution, INC. ranks #79,645 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 5 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$1,666
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#79,645
of 99,447 penalized employers

Penn Warehousing & Distribution, INC. in Philadelphia, PA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,666. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Penn Warehousing & Distribution, INC. 5 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.4 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,645 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Port Authority NY/NJ in Jersey City, NJ is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.4
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#79,645
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 84/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (0.4 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 Penn Warehousing & Distribution, INC. runs well below peers (0.27x 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

$1,666 Top 20% most affordable more affordable than 80% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Penn Warehousing & Distribution, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.008.917.826.735.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKROGER CO. (THE), OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14ELMIRA CORNING REGIO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1CRU LOGISTICS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1PENSKE LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1PORT OF EVERETT, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8HORSEHEADS CS TRANSP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20ALASKA MARINE TRUCKING, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14YRC INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11WEBB UNION FREE SD T…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7DELTA AIRLINES INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7PACIFIC COAST CONTAI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17GOGGIN WAREHOUSING LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3BURKHART ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 34FIRST TRANSIT INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4MTA NYCT 207TH STREE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2WALMART DISTRIBUTION…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3Penn Warehousing & D…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2
Penn Warehousing & Distribution, INC. has 5 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.

Penn Warehousing & Distribution, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Penn Warehousing & Distribution, INC. ranks #3,360 at $1,666 current penalty.

How Penn Warehousing & Distribution, INC. Compares

Penn Warehousing & Distribution, INC.'s 0.40 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 below peers (0.27x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2012-11-28

Last Inspection

2024-08-08

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$333

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 5 inspections over 12 years, averaging 0.4 violations per visit. That's $333 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$2,380

Current Penalty Amount

$1,666

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $714 from the initial assessment of $2,380. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Penn Warehousing & Distribution, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Penn Warehousing & Distribution, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 1.9
Violations 2 3.2
Total Penalty $1,666 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $333 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Penn Warehousing & Distribution, INC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,666 here).

Associate Refrigeration INC. $1,663 NJ Cobra Logistics, INC. $1,663 NJ U.S. Postal Service $1,658 CA Sustaita Forwarding, L.L.C. $1,680 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Kroger CO. (the) 5 insp. Memphis, TN Elmira Corning Regional Airport 5 insp. Horseheads, NY United States Postal Service 5 insp. Albuquerque, NM Cru Logistics, LLC 5 insp. Elmendorf, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Port Authority NY/NJ
Jersey City, NJ
0 inspections $0
Associate Refrigeration INC.
Pennsauken, NJ
2 inspections $1,663
Cobra Logistics, INC.
Secaucus, NJ
2 inspections $1,663
Brown's Moving Service Inc.
Atlanta, GA
0 inspections $0
U.S. Postal Service
Millbrae, CA
3 inspections $1,658

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What to do with this record

Use Penn Warehousing & Distribution, INC.'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 Penn Warehousing & Distribution, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Penn Warehousing & Distribution, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 5 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Penn Warehousing & Distribution, INC. have? ▼
Penn Warehousing & Distribution, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,666.
How many OSHA inspections has Penn Warehousing & Distribution, INC. had? ▼
Penn Warehousing & Distribution, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-11-28 and the most recent on 2024-08-08. This averages 0.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Penn Warehousing & Distribution, INC.? ▼
Penn Warehousing & Distribution, INC. has been assessed $1,666 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,380 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Penn Warehousing & Distribution, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Penn Warehousing & Distribution, INC. has 1 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 Penn Warehousing & Distribution, INC. operate in? ▼
Penn Warehousing & Distribution, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493190). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Penn Warehousing & Distribution, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Penn Warehousing & Distribution, INC. ranks #79,645 (the lower 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 Penn Warehousing & Distribution, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Penn Warehousing & Distribution, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,666 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Port Authority NY/NJ in Jersey City, NJ 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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