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Fedex Express Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fedex Express Corporation ranks #72,055 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,510
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#72,055
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fedex Express Corporation in Los Angeles, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,510. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Fedex Express Corporation 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,055 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, P. H. Selly Company in Faribault, MN is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#72,055
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Fedex Express Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Fedex Express Corporation runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$2,510 Top 28% most affordable more affordable than 72% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $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 Fedex Express Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALLSTATES WAREHOUSIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31COLONIAL TERMINALS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4NEW JERSEY DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GENESIS LOGISTICS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3FIRST STUDENT, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3QUALITY DISTRIBUTORS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6T JJJ INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7COOS BAY TRANSFER INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10NYSTACC OSWEGO RIVER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NYSTACC ERIE CANAL L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MAHER TERMINALS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5U.S. POSTAL SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7C. & J. CLARK AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CONSULTATIVE SALES P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3THE SYGMA NETWORK, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1GENERAL WAREHOUSING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20MTA NYCT JAMAICA MAI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0AIRCRAFT SERVICE INT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Fedex Express Corpor…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Fedex Express Corporation has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Fedex Express Corporation in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Fedex Express Corporation ranks #3,046 at $2,510 current penalty.

How Fedex Express Corporation Compares

Fedex Express Corporation's 3.00 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-01-25

Last Inspection

2013-10-11

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$837

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $837 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$4,580

Current Penalty Amount

$2,510

Penalty Reduction

45.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,070 from the initial assessment of $4,580. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Fedex Express Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 9 3.2
Total Penalty $2,510 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $837 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,510 here).

Sourdough Express INC. $2,505 AK Oakland Logistics $2,503 IN Asi Services, LLC $2,500 AK U.S. Postal Service $2,500 ME

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Allstates Warehousing and Distribution 3 insp. Sparks, NV Colonial Terminals, INC. 3 insp. Savannah, GA The Sherwin-Williams Company 3 insp. Effingham, IL New Jersey Department of Transportation Crew 486, Bridges 3 insp. Woodbine, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Yellow Cab of Norman
Norman, OK
0 inspections $0
Petsmart
Phoenix, AZ
0 inspections $0
USPS - Bayamon Branch
Bayamon, PR
0 inspections $0
Sourdough Express INC.
Fairbanks, AK
2 inspections $2,505
P. H. Selly Company
Faribault, MN
0 inspections $0

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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 Fedex Express Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Fedex Express Corporation's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Fedex Express Corporation have? ▼
Fedex Express Corporation has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,510.
How many OSHA inspections has Fedex Express Corporation had? ▼
Fedex Express Corporation has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-25 and the most recent on 2013-10-11. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fedex Express Corporation? ▼
Fedex Express Corporation has been assessed $2,510 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,580 (a 45.2% reduction).
What industry does Fedex Express Corporation operate in? ▼
Fedex Express Corporation operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 481112). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Fedex Express Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fedex Express Corporation ranks #72,055 (the lower half 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 Fedex Express Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Fedex Express Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $2,510 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, P. H. Selly Company in Faribault, MN is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $0 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.