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Transportation & Warehousing · Cedar Rapids, IA

Fedex Ground Package Systems, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fedex Ground Package Systems, INC. ranks #20,100 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty14% serious
$17,825
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#20,100
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fedex Ground Package Systems, INC. in Cedar Rapids, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,825. 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 Ground Package Systems, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,100 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Fleming's Transport Company, INC. in Christiansted, VI is another transportation & warehousing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $17,815 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
14.3%
of violations were serious
#20,100
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Fedex Ground Package Systems, INC. runs well above peers (2.9x 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

$17,825 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Ground Package Systems, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011.322.633.845.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEW JERSEY DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28SYSCO ALASKA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 43EXEL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HALCO LIGHTING TECHN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24TRANSTAR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GL PACK, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SSA SAN JUAN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2XPO LOGISTICS FREIGH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EXPRESS FREIGHT HAND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SHIPPERS GROUP THREE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BALL'S FOOD STORES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PASHA STEVEDORING & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BELHAVEN SHIPYARD & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VICKERS' DISTRIBUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8KEHE DISTRIBUTORS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RAYMOND CORCORAN TRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COLOUR REPUBLIC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HARBOR MARITIME & ST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1A.R.E. ACCESSORIES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4A. MASTROCCO JR. MOV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Fedex Ground Package…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Fedex Ground Package Systems, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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 Ground Package Systems, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Fedex Ground Package Systems, INC. sits at penalty rank #910 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($17,825 assessed).

How Fedex Ground Package Systems, INC. Compares

Fedex Ground Package Systems, INC.'s 3.50 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 well above peers (2.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-02-24

Last Inspection

2024-11-08

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,913

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $8,913 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

14.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

14.3% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

71.4% 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

$42,571

Current Penalty Amount

$17,825

Penalty Reduction

58.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $24,746 from the initial assessment of $42,571. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Fedex Ground Package Systems, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Fedex Ground Package Systems, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 7 3.2
Total Penalty $17,825 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,913 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Fedex Ground Package Systems, INC., both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,825 here).

Fleming's Transport Company, INC. $17,815 VI U.S. Postal Service (Usps) $17,811 CA Abbott Oil Company, INC. $17,806 GA YS & Son Company $17,795 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

New Jersey Department of Transportation- Crew 337 Clinton Point Yard 2 insp. Clinton, NJ Sysco Alaska 2 insp. Anchorage, AK Exel INC 2 insp. Middletown, OH Halco Lighting Technologies, LLC 2 insp. Norcross, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

FSR Trucking Inc
Riviera Beach, FL
0 inspections $0
Gentle Care Transport
Safford, AZ
0 inspections $0
Fleming's Transport Company, INC.
Christiansted, VI
3 inspections $17,815
U.S. Postal Service (Usps)
Fresno, CA
2 inspections $17,811
Abbott Oil Company, INC.
Augusta, GA
2 inspections $17,806

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What to do with this record

Use Fedex Ground Package Systems, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Ground Package Systems, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Fedex Ground Package Systems, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Fedex Ground Package Systems, INC. have? ▼
Fedex Ground Package Systems, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,825.
How many OSHA inspections has Fedex Ground Package Systems, INC. had? ▼
Fedex Ground Package Systems, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-02-24 and the most recent on 2024-11-08. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fedex Ground Package Systems, INC.? ▼
Fedex Ground Package Systems, INC. has been assessed $17,825 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $42,571 (a 58.1% reduction).
Does Fedex Ground Package Systems, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Fedex Ground Package Systems, INC. has 1 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Ground Package Systems, INC. operate in? ▼
Fedex Ground Package Systems, INC. 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 Fedex Ground Package Systems, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fedex Ground Package Systems, INC. ranks #20,100 (the top quarter 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 Ground Package Systems, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Fedex Ground Package Systems, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $17,825 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fleming's Transport Company, INC. in Christiansted, VI is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $17,815 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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