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Transportation & Warehousing · Traverse City, MI

Traverse Cold Storage LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Traverse Cold Storage LLC ranks #77,242 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty90% serious
$1,950
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#77,242
of 99,447 penalized employers

Traverse Cold Storage LLC in Traverse City, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,950. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Traverse Cold Storage LLC 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #77,242 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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, Cargo Force- Sju CORP in Carolina, PR is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,958 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
90.0%
of violations were serious
#77,242
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Traverse Cold Storage LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Traverse Cold Storage LLC runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$1,950 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% 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 Traverse Cold Storage LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.314.722.029.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOTAL GRAIN MARKETING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2RR DONNELLEY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2YRC FREIGHT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PORTS AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6WALMART STORES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MENLO WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ESTES EXPRESS LINE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MTA NYCT/MTA BUS - GUN HILL DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0TRANSDEV SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ALLIED AVIATION COMPANY OF KANSAS CITY,INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SWISSPORT USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WHITGRO INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PORTS AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SEIBERT EQUITY COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1EUROMARKET DESIGNS, INC. DBA CRATE & BARREL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SOUTHWEST AIRLINES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0TRANSPORT TECH, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28Traverse Cold Storage LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
Traverse Cold Storage LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Traverse Cold Storage LLC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Traverse Cold Storage LLC is the #3,263 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($1,950).

How Traverse Cold Storage LLC Compares

Traverse Cold Storage LLC's 3.33 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 moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2018-04-04

Last Inspection

2023-12-21

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$650

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $650 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

90.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

10.0% 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

$3,900

Current Penalty Amount

$1,950

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,950 from the initial assessment of $3,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Traverse Cold Storage LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 10 3.2
Total Penalty $1,950 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $650 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,950 here).

Perry L. Melvin DBA Perry Melvin Trucking Company $1,950 NC Premier Jets INC $1,955 OR Cargo Force- Sju CORP $1,958 PR Studdard Relocation Services, INC. $1,960 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Total Grain Marketing, LLC 3 insp. Champaign, IL RR Donnelley 3 insp. Grove City, OH YRC Freight 3 insp. Orlando, FL United Parcel Service 3 insp. Wichita, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Perry L. Melvin DBA Perry Melvin Trucking Company
Roseboro, NC
2 inspections $1,950
Plitt Crane & Rigging
Brownsville, TX
0 inspections $0
Premier Jets INC
Hillsboro, OR
2 inspections $1,955
Synchronized Services
Morristown, TN
0 inspections $0
Cargo Force- Sju CORP
Carolina, PR
2 inspections $1,958

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What to do with this record

Use Traverse Cold Storage LLC'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 Traverse Cold Storage LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Traverse Cold Storage LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 inspections, including 9 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 Traverse Cold Storage LLC have? ▼
Traverse Cold Storage LLC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,950.
How many OSHA inspections has Traverse Cold Storage LLC had? ▼
Traverse Cold Storage LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-04-04 and the most recent on 2023-12-21. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Traverse Cold Storage LLC? ▼
Traverse Cold Storage LLC has been assessed $1,950 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,900 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Traverse Cold Storage LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Traverse Cold Storage LLC has 9 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 Traverse Cold Storage LLC operate in? ▼
Traverse 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 Traverse 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, Traverse Cold Storage LLC ranks #77,242 (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 Traverse Cold Storage LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Traverse Cold Storage LLC's total OSHA penalty of $1,950 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cargo Force- Sju CORP in Carolina, PR is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $1,958 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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