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Transportation & Warehousing · Bethlehem, PA

United States Cold Storage

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United States Cold Storage has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

$0
OSHA penalties
0
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$12,791
Back wages owed

United States Cold Storage in Bethlehem, PA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected United States Cold Storage once. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $12,791 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Estes Express Lines CORP. in Miami, FL is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,787 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
$12,791
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 82/100
  • A OSHA safety compliance: 0 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (0.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $13K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($13K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 United States Cold Storage.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.103.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTONE TRUCKING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7USPS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6USPS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0STEVE KENT TRUCKING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0MAIL CONTRACTORS OF …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2ORANGE COUNTY TRANSP…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DEAN TRANSPORTATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0PROFESSIONAL EXPEDIT…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0XCEED RESOURCES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0PRIDE INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0QUALITY SERVICES MOV…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0LIGHTNING VAN LINES,…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2LUEMAR LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3VALLEY INTERNATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 15UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7TEXOMA FREIGHT, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1GR TRUCKING LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 224 HOUR EXPRESS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CANALES FURNITURE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2United States Cold S…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0
United States Cold Storage has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 0 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.

United States Cold Storage in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, United States Cold Storage ranks #1,629 among 3,616 Transportation & Warehousing employers with WHD recoveries ($12,791). United States Cold Storage carries no OSHA penalty in this extract but ranks #1,629 of 3,616 Transportation & Warehousing employers on WHD back wages ($12,791).

Combined federal exposure here: $0 OSHA penalties plus $12,791 WHD back wages (100.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How United States Cold Storage Compares

1 OSHA inspection on record for United States Cold Storage in Bethlehem, PA, zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against United States Cold Storage to date. The Transportation & Warehousing sector average runs $6,129 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2022-07-28

Last Inspection

2022-07-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$12,791
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
201
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$12,791
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$12,791

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that United States Cold Storage owed $12,791 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 201 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric United States Cold Storage Industry Avg
Inspections 1 1.9
Violations 0 3.2
Total Penalty $0 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for United States Cold Storage, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Stone Trucking 1 insp. Kiefer, OK United States Postal Service 1 insp. Oakland, CA Usps 1 insp. Wichita, KS Usps 1 insp. Kansas City, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Estes Express Lines CORP.
Miami, FL
2 inspections $12,787
Victory Packaging
Memphis, TN
0 inspections $0
Florida International Terminal, LLC
Fort Lauderdale, FL
4 inspections $3,150
Lineage Logistics LLC
Allentown, PA
2 inspections $12,810
Temsco Helicopters, Inc.
Ketchikan, AK
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use United States Cold Storage's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare United States Cold Storage against Estes Express Lines CORP., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether United States Cold Storage's inspection and penalty record is typical for Transportation & Warehousing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Transportation & Warehousing sector
  • United States Cold Storage also carries $12,791 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 United States Cold Storage safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, United States Cold Storage's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 1 inspections. 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 United States Cold Storage have? ▼
United States Cold Storage has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has United States Cold Storage had? ▼
United States Cold Storage has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-07-28 and the most recent on 2022-07-28. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for United States Cold Storage? ▼
United States Cold Storage has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $12,791 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has United States Cold Storage been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against United States Cold Storage, resulting in $12,791 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does United States Cold Storage operate in? ▼
United States Cold Storage 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.
What should I do if United States Cold Storage owes me wages? ▼
If you believe United States Cold Storage owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $12,791 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does United States Cold Storage's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
United States Cold Storage's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Estes Express Lines CORP. in Miami, FL is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $12,787 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 1 inspection on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.