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Transportation & Warehousing · Ontario, CA

Staples, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Staples, INC. ranks #12,848 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty40% serious
$25,860
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#12,848
of 99,447 penalized employers

Staples, INC. in Ontario, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $25,860. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Staples, INC. 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,848 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Copa Post Services, LLC in Gainesville, FL is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#12,848
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Staples, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Staples, INC. runs well above peers (4.2x 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

$25,860 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Staples, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5WESTERN EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15CURRY RAIL SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4QUICK SORT TRADING I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9WAYNE COUNTY AIRPORT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2AMAZON.COM SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1NFTA BABCOCK GARAGE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BIA-DIVISION OF TRAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18OLLIE'S BARGAIN OUTL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29INTERNATIONAL BONDED…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SPEED FC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15CENTRAL TRANSPORT LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SSA MARINE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1GATEWAY WAREHOUSE CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4VERITIV OPERATING CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GRETCHEN SCOTT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4METRO TRANSIT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2US POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1VANCOUVER WAREHOUSE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Staples, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
Staples, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Staples, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Staples, INC. sits at penalty rank #582 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($25,860 assessed).

How Staples, INC. Compares

Staples, INC.'s 3.33 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 (4.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2018-06-05

Last Inspection

2023-01-23

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,620

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $8,620 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$47,525

Current Penalty Amount

$25,860

Penalty Reduction

45.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $21,665 from the initial assessment of $47,525. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Staples, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 10 3.2
Total Penalty $25,860 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,620 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Staples, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($25,860 here).

South Jersey Cold Storage LLC $25,859 NJ Caterpillar Logistics INC. $25,868 IL North Star Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC $25,873 AK Southwest Airlines CO. $25,834 RI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

U.S. Postal Service 3 insp. Evergreen, CO Western Express, INC. 3 insp. Plainfield, CT Curry Rail Services INC. 3 insp. Hollidaysburg, PA Quick Sort Trading INC. 3 insp. Wharton, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

South Jersey Cold Storage LLC
Vineland, NJ
2 inspections $25,859
Caterpillar Logistics INC.
Morton, IL
2 inspections $25,868
Copa Post Services, LLC
Gainesville, FL
0 inspections $0
North Star Terminal & Stevedore CO., LLC
Anchorage, AK
7 inspections $25,873
Southwest Airlines CO.
Warwick, RI
4 inspections $25,834

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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 Staples, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Staples, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Staples, INC. have? ▼
Staples, INC. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $25,860.
How many OSHA inspections has Staples, INC. had? ▼
Staples, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-06-05 and the most recent on 2023-01-23. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Staples, INC.? ▼
Staples, INC. has been assessed $25,860 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $47,525 (a 45.6% reduction).
Does Staples, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Staples, INC. has 4 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 Staples, INC. operate in? ▼
Staples, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Staples, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Staples, INC. ranks #12,848 (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 Staples, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Staples, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $25,860 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (4.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Copa Post Services, LLC in Gainesville, FL 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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