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Transportation & Warehousing · Petaluma, CA

U. S. Postal Service (Usps)

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), U. S. Postal Service (Usps) ranks #95,011 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$356
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#95,011
of 99,447 penalized employers

U. S. Postal Service (Usps) in Petaluma, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $356. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected U. S. Postal Service (Usps) 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #95,011 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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, Waterman Trucking INC in Coquille, OR is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $360 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#95,011
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How U. S. Postal Service (Usps) compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows U. S. Postal Service (Usps) runs well below peers (0.06x 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

$356 Top 4% most affordable more affordable than 96% 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 U. S. Postal Service (Usps).

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.14.89.514.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UTC RAILCAR REPAIR S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GARDEN STATE PARKWAY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NJDOT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CEDAR HEAD, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10KOHL'S INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALASKA MARINE TRUCKI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WATSON APPAREL CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CSC SUGAR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14GUEST SUPPLY , LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ADS LOGISTIC SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HARTFORD FREEZERS A …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WEBGISTIX CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SCHROEDER & TREMAYNE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PRIDE INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MAKER'S OIL CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LIBERTY RAILWAY SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12GETTIER STAFFING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOFTEK CONTRACTUAL S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U. S. Postal Service…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
U. S. Postal Service (Usps) has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

U. S. Postal Service (Usps) in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: U. S. Postal Service (Usps) is the #3,907 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($356).

How U. S. Postal Service (Usps) Compares

U. S. Postal Service (Usps)'s 2.50 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 below peers (0.06x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-06-23

Last Inspection

2017-04-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$178

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $178 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

20.0% of total

3

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

$5,788

Current Penalty Amount

$356

Penalty Reduction

93.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,432 from the initial assessment of $5,788. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How U. S. Postal Service (Usps) compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric U. S. Postal Service (Usps) Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 5 3.2
Total Penalty $356 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $178 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for U. S. Postal Service (Usps), both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($356 here).

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC $360 OR Waterman Trucking INC $360 OR Freezer and DRY Storage LLC $350 MI Auto Rail Logistics $350 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

United Parcel Service, INC. 2 insp. Harrington, DE Utc Railcar Repair Services LLC 2 insp. Waterloo, IA Garden State Parkway Whitehorse Maintenance Yard #2 2 insp. Galloway, NJ Njdot 2 insp. Vineland, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC
Redmond, OR
3 inspections $360
Waterman Trucking INC
Coquille, OR
2 inspections $360
Freezer and DRY Storage LLC
Taylor, MI
2 inspections $350
Auto Rail Logistics
New Boston, MI
2 inspections $350
Fedex Ground Package System INC
Bend, OR
2 inspections $350

Compare U. S. Postal Service (Usps) vs Saia Motor Freight Line LLC side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use U. S. Postal Service (Usps)'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 U. S. Postal Service (Usps) safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, U. S. Postal Service (Usps)'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. 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 U. S. Postal Service (Usps) have? ▼
U. S. Postal Service (Usps) has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $356.
How many OSHA inspections has U. S. Postal Service (Usps) had? ▼
U. S. Postal Service (Usps) has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-06-23 and the most recent on 2017-04-21. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for U. S. Postal Service (Usps)? ▼
U. S. Postal Service (Usps) has been assessed $356 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,788 (a 93.8% reduction).
Does U. S. Postal Service (Usps) have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. U. S. Postal Service (Usps) 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 U. S. Postal Service (Usps) operate in? ▼
U. S. Postal Service (Usps) operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 491110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does U. S. Postal Service (Usps) rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, U. S. Postal Service (Usps) ranks #95,011 (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 U. S. Postal Service (Usps)'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
U. S. Postal Service (Usps)'s total OSHA penalty of $356 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, Waterman Trucking INC in Coquille, OR is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $360 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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