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South Jersey Cold Storage LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), South Jersey Cold Storage LLC ranks #12,849 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty79% serious
$25,859
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#12,849
of 99,447 penalized employers

South Jersey Cold Storage LLC in Vineland, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $25,859. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected South Jersey Cold Storage LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,849 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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, Southwest Airlines CO. in Warwick, RI is another transportation & warehousing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $25,834 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
78.6%
of violations were serious
#12,849
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How South Jersey Cold Storage LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows South Jersey Cold Storage LLC runs well above peers (4.2x 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

$25,859 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% 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 South Jersey Cold Storage LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.33.97.511.114.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMCKESSON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALL ABOVE TOWING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NATIONAL MAINTENANCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CENTRAL TRANSPORT OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DG DISTRIBUTION MIDW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AMSTEK METAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9YRC INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GULF STREAM MARINE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BLUEFYN US INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LEWIS HYMAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WEAVER MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GSS SAFETY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RYDER INTEGRATED LOG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MENLO LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WOODLAND TRUCK LINE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SOUTHWEST AIRLINES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALASKA RAINFOREST SA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BRAD PICKERING DBA S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4South Jersey Cold St…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14
South Jersey Cold Storage LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

South Jersey Cold Storage LLC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, South Jersey Cold Storage LLC sits at penalty rank #583 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($25,859 assessed).

How South Jersey Cold Storage LLC Compares

South Jersey Cold Storage LLC's 7.00 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 (4.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-08-02

Last Inspection

2018-10-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,930

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $12,930 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

78.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

21.4% 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

$43,052

Current Penalty Amount

$25,859

Penalty Reduction

39.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,193 from the initial assessment of $43,052. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How South Jersey Cold Storage LLC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric South Jersey Cold Storage LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 14 3.2
Total Penalty $25,859 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,930 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for South Jersey Cold Storage LLC, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($25,859 here).

Staples, INC. $25,860 CA Caterpillar Logistics INC. $25,868 IL North Star Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC $25,873 AK Southwest Airlines CO. $25,834 RI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

McKesson Corporation 2 insp. Suwanee, GA All Above Towing, LLC 2 insp. Fremont, CA Federal Express Corporation 2 insp. Sacramento, CA National Maintenance and Repair of Kentucky INC. 2 insp. Ledbetter, KY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Staples, INC.
Ontario, CA
3 inspections $25,860
Caterpillar Logistics INC.
Morton, IL
2 inspections $25,868
Copa Post Services, LLC
Gainesville, FL
0 inspections $0
North Star Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC
Anchorage, AK
7 inspections $25,873
Southwest Airlines CO.
Warwick, RI
4 inspections $25,834

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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 South Jersey Cold Storage LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, South Jersey Cold Storage LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 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 South Jersey Cold Storage LLC have? ▼
South Jersey Cold Storage LLC has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $25,859.
How many OSHA inspections has South Jersey Cold Storage LLC had? ▼
South Jersey Cold Storage LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-08-02 and the most recent on 2018-10-10. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for South Jersey Cold Storage LLC? ▼
South Jersey Cold Storage LLC has been assessed $25,859 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $43,052 (a 39.9% reduction).
Does South Jersey Cold Storage LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. South Jersey Cold Storage LLC has 11 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 South Jersey Cold Storage LLC operate in? ▼
South Jersey Cold Storage LLC 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 South Jersey Cold Storage LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, South Jersey Cold Storage LLC ranks #12,849 (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 South Jersey Cold Storage LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
South Jersey Cold Storage LLC's total OSHA penalty of $25,859 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (4.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Southwest Airlines CO. in Warwick, RI is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $25,834 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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