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Sodus Cold Storage Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sodus Cold Storage Company, INC. ranks #15,924 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty92% serious
$21,728
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#15,924
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sodus Cold Storage Company, INC. in Sodus, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,728. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sodus Cold Storage Company, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,924 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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, Deckers Outdoor Corporation in Moreno Valley, CA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $21,750 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
92.3%
of violations were serious
#15,924
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 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 Sodus Cold Storage Company, INC. runs well above peers (3.5x 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

$21,728 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Sodus Cold Storage Company, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.43.7710.313.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAVERITT EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MOUNTAIN RELOAD LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GEODIS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CALIFORNIA SIERRA EX…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7US POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33G WAREHOUSE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JERICH USA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TANJORE CORPORATION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ROSS STORES DISTRIBU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TRANSIT GROUP INCORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BERKSHIRE REFRIGERAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TEMPO FULFILLMENT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3INTEGRITY RETAIL DIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LOGISTICS INSIGHT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PRO V ENTERPRISES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Sodus Cold Storage C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
Sodus Cold Storage Company, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Sodus Cold Storage Company, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Sodus Cold Storage Company, INC. is the #717 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($21,728).

How Sodus Cold Storage Company, INC. Compares

Sodus Cold Storage Company, INC.'s 6.50 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 well above peers (3.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-04-21

Last Inspection

2017-05-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,864

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $10,864 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

92.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

7.7% 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

$36,214

Current Penalty Amount

$21,728

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,486 from the initial assessment of $36,214. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Sodus Cold Storage Company, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 13 3.2
Total Penalty $21,728 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,864 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sodus Cold Storage Company, INC., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,728 here).

Waitex International CO., LTD. $21,726 NJ Tolead Logistics US INC $21,710 CA Deckers Outdoor Corporation $21,750 CA Schenker INC $21,750 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Averitt Express, INC. 2 insp. Lawrenceville, GA Mountain Reload LLC. 2 insp. Denver, CO New Jersey Turnpike Authority 2 insp. Elizabeth, NJ Geodis 2 insp. Columbus, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Waitex International CO., LTD.
Linden, NJ
3 inspections $21,726
Ameritrans - #21
Dumfries, VA
0 inspections $0
Ameritrans - #22
Dumfries, VA
0 inspections $0
Tolead Logistics US INC
Vernon, CA
2 inspections $21,710
Deckers Outdoor Corporation
Moreno Valley, CA
2 inspections $21,750

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What to do with this record

Use Sodus Cold Storage Company, 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 Sodus Cold Storage Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sodus Cold Storage Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 12 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 Sodus Cold Storage Company, INC. have? ▼
Sodus Cold Storage Company, INC. has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,728.
How many OSHA inspections has Sodus Cold Storage Company, INC. had? ▼
Sodus Cold Storage Company, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-04-21 and the most recent on 2017-05-24. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sodus Cold Storage Company, INC.? ▼
Sodus Cold Storage Company, INC. has been assessed $21,728 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $36,214 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Sodus Cold Storage Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sodus Cold Storage Company, INC. has 12 serious violations, and 1 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 Sodus Cold Storage Company, INC. operate in? ▼
Sodus Cold Storage Company, 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 Sodus Cold Storage Company, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sodus Cold Storage Company, INC. ranks #15,924 (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 Sodus Cold Storage Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sodus Cold Storage Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $21,728 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (3.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Deckers Outdoor Corporation in Moreno Valley, CA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $21,750 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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