United States Cold Storage Safety Record

Omaha, NE · Transportation & Warehousing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 05/21/2024

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, United States Cold Storage in Omaha, Nebraska has 37 workplace safety violations across 9 inspections, with 29 classified as serious and $92,812 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2000 to 2024.

United States Cold Storage in Omaha, Nebraska has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the transportation & warehousing industry, this places United States Cold Storage among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

29 of the 37 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Nebraska workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

4.1 United States Cold Storage violations/inspection
vs
2.5 Transportation & Warehousing avg
Above industry average
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6 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
5 Serious (5 yr)
$38,787 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 37 violations, $92,812 in penalties across 9 inspections
37 Total Violations
9 Total Inspections
29 Total Serious
$92,812 Total Penalties
Serious?
5 ($38,787)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($0)
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 2000
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 2003
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2003
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2002
1910.0176 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2003
Violations decreased 81% over the past 5 years (6 recent vs 31 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $115,232 in penalties for United States Cold Storage, later reduced to $92,812 — a 19% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
6 citations $11,325
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
5 citations $3,188
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
5 citations $10,532
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
2 citations $3,562

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No workplace accident investigations on file for United States Cold Storage in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/21/2024 Complaint? Omaha, NE 1 $0
11/21/2023 Planned? Omaha, NE 5 $38,787
11/01/2006 Complaint? Omaha, NE 2 $850
11/10/2004 Complaint? Omaha, NE 5 $25,950
11/10/2004 Complaint? Omaha, NE 0 $0
01/09/2003 Planned? Omaha, NE 17 $13,975
01/09/2003 Planned? Omaha, NE 2 $0
06/24/2002 Unprogrammed Related? Omaha, NE 3 $12,500
01/25/2000 Complaint? Omaha, NE 2 $750

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