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Transportation & Warehousing · Memphis, TN

Federal Express Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Federal Express Corporation ranks #7,793 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 18 violations across 10 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty56% serious
$37,150
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
#7,793
of 99,447 penalized employers

Federal Express Corporation in Memphis, TN has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $37,150. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Federal Express Corporation 10 times over 15 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 1.8 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,793 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (5.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Penny Newman Grain Company in Stockton, CA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $37,125 in current penalties.

1.8
violations per inspection
55.6%
of violations were serious
#7,793
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 64/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 10 OSHA inspections (1.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Federal Express Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Federal Express Corporation runs far above peers (6.1x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$37,150 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Federal Express Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.99.29.59.810.1020.741.562.282.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSOUTHERN CONNECTICUT…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 79U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 10KLOOSTERBOER DUTCH H…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 6UNITED AIRLINES, INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 8AMERICOLD LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 26U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 1SUPER STORE INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 15MASSACHUSETTS BAY TR…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 9UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 2MTA NYCT/MTA BUS - K…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 8PORTS AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 4DEPARTMENT OF DEFENS…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 10DEL MONTE FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 11CBSL TRANSPORTATION …, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 33UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 15U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 14MEIJER DISTRIBUTION,…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 8U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 5FOOD CITY DISTRIBUTI…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 6TSANG BROTHERS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 9Federal Express Corp…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 18
Federal Express Corporation has 10 OSHA inspections on record and 18 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Federal Express Corporation in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Federal Express Corporation is the #351 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($37,150).

How Federal Express Corporation Compares

Federal Express Corporation's 1.80 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (6.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2011-02-22

Last Inspection

2026-05-08

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,715

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 10 inspections over 15 years, averaging 1.8 violations per visit. That's $3,715 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

55.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

44.4% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$50,150

Current Penalty Amount

$37,150

Penalty Reduction

25.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,000 from the initial assessment of $50,150. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Federal Express Corporation compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Federal Express Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 10 1.9
Violations 18 3.2
Total Penalty $37,150 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,715 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Federal Express Corporation, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($37,150 here).

Penny Newman Grain Company $37,125 CA U.S. Postal Service $37,191 CO The Coca-Cola Company $37,200 CA Commonwealth INC. $37,043 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (10 inspections here).

Southern Connecticut State University 10 insp. Hamden, CT U.S. Postal Service 10 insp. Las Vegas, NV Kloosterboer Dutch Harbor LLC 10 insp. Dutch Harbor, AK United Airlines, INC. 10 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Global Merchandising
Pelham, AL
0 inspections $0
TLC Special Transportation, Inc.
Burnsville, MN
0 inspections $0
Penny Newman Grain Company
Stockton, CA
3 inspections $37,125
Gateway Security Group One
Newark, NJ
0 inspections $0
U.S. Postal Service
Denver, CO
63 inspections $37,191

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Federal Express Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Federal Express Corporation's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 18 violations across 10 inspections, including 10 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Federal Express Corporation have? ▼
Federal Express Corporation has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $37,150.
How many OSHA inspections has Federal Express Corporation had? ▼
Federal Express Corporation has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-22 and the most recent on 2026-05-08. This averages 1.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Federal Express Corporation? ▼
Federal Express Corporation has been assessed $37,150 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $50,150 (a 25.9% reduction).
Does Federal Express Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Federal Express Corporation has 10 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Federal Express Corporation operate in? ▼
Federal Express Corporation operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 492110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Federal Express Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Federal Express Corporation ranks #7,793 (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Federal Express Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Federal Express Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $37,150 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (6.1x the average). The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Penny Newman Grain Company in Stockton, CA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $37,125 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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