AMERICOLD LOGISTICS LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AMERICOLD LOGISTICS LLC — a refrigerated warehousing and storage facility located at 165 READ STREET, PORTLAND, ME 04103 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 33 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $46,225.00. The inspection case was opened on 2007-03-14.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $46,225.00 is more than 8.3× the national average of $5,543.54 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 493120). This sector encompasses 12,040 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $66.7M.
State Context: Within ME, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 16,330 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,022.91.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 33 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 30, 2003 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 30, 2003. Of the 33 total citations, 15 (45%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $46,225.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $1,400.76 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2007 enforcement action against Americold Logistics’ Portland facility reveals a systemic
This facility's $46,225 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 493120 industry in ME. The state average penalty for this industry is $12,805.
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What OSHA violations was AMERICOLD LOGISTICS LLC cited for?
AMERICOLD LOGISTICS LLC received 33 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $46,225.00. The inspection opened on 2007-03-14.
How much was AMERICOLD LOGISTICS LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $46,225.00 against AMERICOLD LOGISTICS LLC in PORTLAND, ME. Average per citation: $1,400.76.
Is AMERICOLD LOGISTICS LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, AMERICOLD LOGISTICS LLC has a risk score of 34 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage facilities is $5,543.54. This facility penalty of $46,225.00 is above the industry average.