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Rocket II Distribution, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rocket II Distribution, INC. ranks #49,037 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,238
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#49,037
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rocket II Distribution, INC. in Linden, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,238. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Rocket II Distribution, INC. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #49,037 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Maersk Warehousing and Distribution Services USA LLC in Jesup, GA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,250 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#49,037
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Rocket II Distribution, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Rocket II Distribution, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$6,238 Bottom 49% least affordable more affordable than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Rocket II Distribution, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.18.011.815.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAAA COOPER TRANSPORT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KAO USA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SCHUSTER CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CONFER TRUCKING, INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8T. H. RYAN CARTAGE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15BOWLING TRANSPORTATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PARCEL PLUG, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FIRST STUDENT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PARSEC, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HARTT TRANSPORTATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PACIFIC TUGBOAT SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PHILLIPS FEED & PET …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MILLARD REFRIGERATED…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SADDLE CREEK LOGISTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PORT OF MOSES LAKE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DELTA AIR LINES, INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AMERICAN FAST FREIGH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14AVIATION STATION SOU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Rocket II Distributi…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Rocket II Distribution, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Rocket II Distribution, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Rocket II Distribution, INC. sits at penalty rank #2,130 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($6,238 assessed).

How Rocket II Distribution, INC. Compares

Rocket II Distribution, INC.'s 3.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-07-23

Last Inspection

2014-04-17

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,119

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $3,119 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$12,225

Current Penalty Amount

$6,238

Penalty Reduction

49.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,987 from the initial assessment of $12,225. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Rocket II Distribution, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 7 3.2
Total Penalty $6,238 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,119 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Rocket II Distribution, INC., both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,238 here).

Menzies Aviation (USA), INC. $6,242 GA Scales Express, INC. $6,231 GA Maersk Warehousing and Distribution Services USA LLC $6,250 GA Cold Front Distribution $6,250 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Aaa Cooper Transportation 2 insp. Birmingham, AL Kao USA INC. 2 insp. Cincinnati, OH United States Postal Service 2 insp. North las Vegas, NV Schuster CO 2 insp. Le Mars, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Menzies Aviation (USA), INC.
Atlanta, GA
2 inspections $6,242
Michael W Eckert Services LLC
Hutto, TX
0 inspections $0
Starving Students, Inc.
Las Vegas, NV
0 inspections $0
Scales Express, INC.
Tifton, GA
2 inspections $6,231
Maersk Warehousing and Distribution Services USA LLC
Jesup, GA
2 inspections $6,250

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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 Rocket II Distribution, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rocket II Distribution, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 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 Rocket II Distribution, INC. have? ▼
Rocket II Distribution, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,238.
How many OSHA inspections has Rocket II Distribution, INC. had? ▼
Rocket II Distribution, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-23 and the most recent on 2014-04-17. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rocket II Distribution, INC.? ▼
Rocket II Distribution, INC. has been assessed $6,238 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,225 (a 49.0% reduction).
Does Rocket II Distribution, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Rocket II Distribution, INC. has 7 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 Rocket II Distribution, INC. operate in? ▼
Rocket II Distribution, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488510). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Rocket II Distribution, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rocket II Distribution, INC. ranks #49,037 (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 Rocket II Distribution, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rocket II Distribution, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,238 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Maersk Warehousing and Distribution Services USA LLC in Jesup, GA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $6,250 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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