Establishment profile
GULF STATES COLD STORAGE
272 SAM HOUSTON BLVD, DOTHAN, AL, 36303
493120 — Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage
Summary
GULF STATES COLD STORAGE has accumulated 8 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 13 years of recorded history, with $8,663 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 90th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 164 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 13 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
GULF STATES 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,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 8 distinct standards shown · 8 citations in this view · $8,663 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D | 1 | 1 | $2,100 | Jan 2013 | Jan 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 H01 | 1 | 1 | $2,100 | Jan 2013 | Jan 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 N04 | 1 | 1 | $1,663 | Jan 2013 | Jan 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 Q07 | 1 | 1 | $1,400 | Jan 2013 | Jan 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | $1,400 | Jan 2013 | Jan 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2013 | Jan 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 G08 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2013 | Jan 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2013 | Jan 2013 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 4931 within AL. Peer group: 164 employers. This establishment has 8 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for GULF STATES 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 GULF STATES COLD STORAGE. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 13+ years. Most recent activity: 13 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 GULF STATES COLD STORAGE. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for GULF STATES 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 GULF STATES 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 GULF STATES COLD STORAGE. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for GULF STATES 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 GULF STATES COLD STORAGE. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-11-28 | Complaint | 8 | 8 | $8,663 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on GULF STATES 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 GULF STATES COLD STORAGE's OSHA violation history?
- GULF STATES COLD STORAGE has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 8 violations and $8,662.5 in total penalties.
- How does GULF STATES COLD STORAGE's safety record compare to its industry?
- GULF STATES COLD STORAGE operates in the refrigerated warehousing and storage industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.4.