Transportation & Warehousing · Avon, MA

Fedex Freight

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fedex Freight has a concerning safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

0% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Fedex Freight in Avon, MA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. 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 Freight 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. Of these, 0 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, United Parcel Service, INC. in Omaha, NE is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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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 Freight.

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Fedex Freight has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

How Fedex Freight Compares

Fedex Freight's 0.50 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Fedex Freight to date. The Transportation & Warehousing sector average runs $6,129 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-03-22

Last Inspection

2011-03-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

1

Willful

100.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Fedex Freight Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 1 3.2
Total Penalty $0 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $3,295

Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Fedex Freight, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Freight safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Fedex Freight's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 1 violations across 2 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 Freight have?
Fedex Freight has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 1 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Fedex Freight had?
Fedex Freight has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-22 and the most recent on 2011-03-22. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fedex Freight?
Fedex Freight has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $55,000 (a 100.0% reduction).
Does Fedex Freight have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Fedex Freight has 0 serious violations, 1 willful 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 Fedex Freight operate in?
Fedex Freight operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488510). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
How does Fedex Freight's safety record compare to industry average?
Fedex Freight's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, United Parcel Service, INC. in Omaha, NE 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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