Establishment profile
APEX COLD STORAGE
8220 S 212TH ST, KENT, WA, 98032
493120 — Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage
Summary
APEX COLD STORAGE has accumulated 10 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 20 years of recorded history, with $950 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 91st percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 327 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 58th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 17 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
APEX COLD STORAGE appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 4931 within WA. Peer group: 327 employers. This establishment has 10 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for APEX COLD STORAGE. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for APEX COLD STORAGE. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 17+ years. Most recent activity: 17 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for APEX COLD STORAGE. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for APEX COLD STORAGE. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for APEX COLD STORAGE. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for APEX COLD STORAGE. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for APEX COLD STORAGE. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for APEX COLD STORAGE. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-06-23 | Referral | 6 | 1 | $950 | |
| 2006-02-16 | Complaint | 4 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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Other employers in refrigerated warehousing and storage within WA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- LINEAGE COLUMBIA LLCKENNEWICK — 2 federal enforcement records
- OLYMPIC FRUIT COMPANY LLCMOXEE — 2 federal enforcement records
- BELLINGHAM COLD STORAGE CO.BELLINGHAM — 2 federal enforcement records
- SAFEWAY INCAUBURN — 2 federal enforcement records
- NORTH STAR COLD STORAGE INCSTANWOOD — 2 federal enforcement records
- LINEAGE LOGISTICS LLCBURIEN — 2 federal enforcement records
- AMERICOLD LOGISTICS LLCBURLINGTON — 2 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on APEX COLD STORAGE from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is APEX COLD STORAGE's OSHA violation history?
- APEX COLD STORAGE has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 10 violations and $950 in total penalties.
- How does APEX COLD STORAGE's safety record compare to its industry?
- APEX COLD STORAGE operates in the refrigerated warehousing and storage industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.4.