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Transportation & Warehousing · Aurora, IL

Veritiv Operating Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Veritiv Operating Company ranks #60,288 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,200
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#60,288
of 99,447 penalized employers

Veritiv Operating Company in Aurora, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Veritiv Operating Company 3 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #60,288 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 INC. in Kearny, NJ is another transportation & warehousing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $4,200 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#60,288
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Veritiv Operating Company compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Veritiv Operating Company runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$4,200 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% 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 Veritiv Operating Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRPH GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14RAIL CAR SERVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25SOUTHEASTERN SHIP TE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15G.I. TRUCKING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NORTH PACIFIC SEAFOO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ERGON TERMINALING, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4U.S. POSTAL SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1YACHTFISH MARINE INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11MTA NYCT 241ST STREE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ALLSTATES WAREHOUSIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31COLONIAL TERMINALS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16STAPLES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10NEW JERSEY DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GENESIS LOGISTICS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3FIRST STUDENT, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3QUALITY DISTRIBUTORS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6T JJJ INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7COOS BAY TRANSFER INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10NYSTACC OSWEGO RIVER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3Veritiv Operating Co…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Veritiv Operating Company has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Veritiv Operating Company in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Veritiv Operating Company ranks #2,586 at $4,200 current penalty.

How Veritiv Operating Company Compares

Veritiv Operating Company's 0.67 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 (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-01-26

Last Inspection

2023-01-25

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 7 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $1,400 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$7,000

Current Penalty Amount

$4,200

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,800 from the initial assessment of $7,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Veritiv Operating Company compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Veritiv Operating Company Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 2 3.2
Total Penalty $4,200 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,400 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Veritiv Operating Company, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,200 here).

Beelman River Terminals INC $4,200 MO Moore Freight Service, INC. $4,200 TN Cargo Force INC. $4,200 NJ Amazon.Com Services LLC $4,200 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

RPH Group, INC. 3 insp. Mobile, AL Rail Car Services, LLC 3 insp. Kansas City, KS Southeastern Ship Terminal, INC. 3 insp. Savannah, GA G.I. Trucking Company 3 insp. Sparks, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Beelman River Terminals INC
ST Louis, MO
2 inspections $4,200
Moore Freight Service, INC.
Mascot, TN
2 inspections $4,200
Cargo Force INC.
Kearny, NJ
3 inspections $4,200
Pac Trucking Company
Kankakee, IL
2 inspections $4,200
Amazon.Com Services LLC
Pontiac, MI
3 inspections $4,200

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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 Veritiv Operating Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Veritiv Operating Company's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 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 Veritiv Operating Company have? ▼
Veritiv Operating Company has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Veritiv Operating Company had? ▼
Veritiv Operating Company has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-01-26 and the most recent on 2023-01-25. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Veritiv Operating Company? ▼
Veritiv Operating Company has been assessed $4,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,000 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Veritiv Operating Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Veritiv Operating Company has 2 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 Veritiv Operating Company operate in? ▼
Veritiv Operating Company operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Veritiv Operating Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Veritiv Operating Company ranks #60,288 (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 Veritiv Operating Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Veritiv Operating Company's total OSHA penalty of $4,200 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 INC. in Kearny, NJ is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $4,200 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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