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Administrative & Waste Services · Raleigh, NC

Mail Service Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mail Service Center ranks #87,033 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$975
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#87,033
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mail Service Center in Raleigh, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $975. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Mail Service Center 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #87,033 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Divine Waste INC. in MT. Ayr, IA is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $975 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#87,033
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Mail Service Center compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Mail Service Center runs well below peers (0.26x 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

$975 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% 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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Mail Service Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.18.011.815.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWINDSOR SANITATION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ESSEX COUNTY DPW GAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BOROUGH OF EAST RUTH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15SUBCO FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14NAPA RECYCLING & WAS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FLECK'S LANDSCAPING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NED STEVENS GUTTER C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GREENWICH TOWNSHIP P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TREE TECHS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BOROUGH OF SUSSEX DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TANKSLEY TREE SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MTB SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WOODLAND TOWNSHIP DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TAFF & FRYE CO. INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2J&J MAINTENANCE INCO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STERICYCLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FAIRWAY STAFFING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NATIONAL BUILDING MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7STAFF MANAGEMENT GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UNITED SITE SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Mail Service Center, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Mail Service Center has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Mail Service Center in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Mail Service Center ranks #2,949 at $975 current penalty.

How Mail Service Center Compares

Mail Service Center's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.26x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-05-28

Last Inspection

2014-09-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$488

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $488 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$1,500

Current Penalty Amount

$975

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $525 from the initial assessment of $1,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Mail Service Center compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mail Service Center Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 3 2.7
Total Penalty $975 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $488 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mail Service Center, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($975 here).

Palm Springs Disposal Services $975 CA Omnisource Southeast LLC $975 SC Divine Waste INC. $975 IA Ameri-Kleen $980 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Windsor Sanitation, INC. 2 insp. Bloomfield, CT Essex County DPW Garage 2 insp. Cedar Grove, NJ Borough of East Rutherford DPW 2 insp. East Rutherford, NJ Subco Foods, INC. 2 insp. Sheboygan, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Palm Springs Disposal Services
Palm Springs, CA
2 inspections $975
Omnisource Southeast LLC
Rock Hill, SC
2 inspections $975
Divine Waste INC.
MT. Ayr, IA
2 inspections $975
Ameri-Kleen
Salinas, CA
2 inspections $980
Stericycle INC
North Salt Lake, UT
2 inspections $969

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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 Mail Service Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mail Service Center's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Mail Service Center have? ▼
Mail Service Center has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $975.
How many OSHA inspections has Mail Service Center had? ▼
Mail Service Center has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-05-28 and the most recent on 2014-09-29. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mail Service Center? ▼
Mail Service Center has been assessed $975 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,500 (a 35.0% reduction).
Does Mail Service Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Mail Service Center has 2 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 Mail Service Center operate in? ▼
Mail Service Center operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561499). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Mail Service Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mail Service Center ranks #87,033 (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 Mail Service Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mail Service Center's total OSHA penalty of $975 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Divine Waste INC. in MT. Ayr, IA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $975 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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