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Transportation & Warehousing · Fort Worth, TX

United Parcel Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United Parcel Service has a concerning safety record: 1 violations across 7 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

0% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
$0
Back wages owed

United Parcel Service in Fort Worth, TX has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 3 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected United Parcel Service 7 times across a longer 15-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in just 1 violation, averaging 0.1 per inspection - fewer than typical. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Flying J Transportation LLC in Troutdale, OR is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.1
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

A 90/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 7 OSHA inspections (0.1 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 United Parcel Service.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.0013.927.841.755.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMASSACHUSETTS BAY TR…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14UNION TANK CAR CO., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11SHELFORD'S BOAT, LTD, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9CUSTOMIZED DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 22YRC INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7TOTE MARITIME ALASKA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 5U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10FRICK SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 53OFFSHORE SYSTEMS KENAI, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9BOB LYNCH MOVING & S…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11P. SANTOS CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 21LASERSHIP INC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3AMAZON.COM SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14THE KROGER CO., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 21United Parcel Service, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1
United Parcel Service has 7 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 United Parcel Service Compares

United Parcel Service's 0.14 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

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

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2010-06-03

Last Inspection

2025-06-27

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.1

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 7 inspections over 15 years, averaging 0.1 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

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

100.0% 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.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
3

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How United Parcel Service compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric United Parcel Service Industry Avg
Inspections 7 1.9
Violations 1 3.2
Total Penalty $0 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for United Parcel Service, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority 7 insp. Charlestown, MA Union Tank Car CO. 7 insp. Marion, OH Shelford's Boat, LTD 7 insp. Dutch Harbor, AK Customized Distribution Services, INC. 7 insp. Edwardsville, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Flying J Transportation LLC
Troutdale, OR
2 inspections $0
Agi LLC- Lga Cargo
East Elmhurst, NY
2 inspections $0
Trucker's Warehouse, INC.
Passaic, NJ
2 inspections $0
YRC INC
Eugene, OR
2 inspections $0
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Arlington, VA
6 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use United Parcel Service's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare United Parcel Service against Flying J Transportation LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether United Parcel Service's inspection and penalty record is typical for Transportation & Warehousing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Transportation & Warehousing sector
  • United Parcel Service also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 United Parcel Service safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, United Parcel Service's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 1 violations across 7 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 United Parcel Service have? ▼
United Parcel Service has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has United Parcel Service had? ▼
United Parcel Service has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-03 and the most recent on 2025-06-27. This averages 0.1 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for United Parcel Service? ▼
United Parcel Service has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,000 (a 100.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does United Parcel Service have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. United Parcel Service has 0 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.
Has United Parcel Service been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against United Parcel Service, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does United Parcel Service operate in? ▼
United Parcel Service 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.
What should I do if United Parcel Service owes me wages? ▼
If you believe United Parcel Service owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
How does United Parcel Service's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
United Parcel Service's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Flying J Transportation LLC in Troutdale, OR 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 7 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.