This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2008. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Empire Cold Storage Safety Record

Spokane, WA · Transportation & Warehousing

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 06/11/2008

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Empire Cold Storage in Spokane, Washington has 25 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 3 classified as serious and $450 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2004 to 2008.

Empire Cold Storage, located in Spokane, Washington, was last inspected by OSHA in 2008. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 25 violations on file, 3 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $450.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

25 Violations
4 Inspections
3 Serious
$450 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
22 ($0)
Serious?
3 ($450)
8002.8025 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2004
8002.8025 OSHA Standard
3 citations
8421.8005 OSHA Standard
1 citation
8421.7010 OSHA Standard
1 citation
8421.7005 OSHA Standard
1 citation
8421.6005 OSHA Standard
1 citation
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/11/2008 Referral? Spokane, WA 3 $0
04/01/2008 Referral? Spokane, WA 6 $0
10/19/2007 Planned? Spokane, WA 1 $200
11/23/2004 Planned? Spokane, WA 15 $250

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