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United Parcel Service, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United Parcel Service, INC. ranks #784 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty25% serious
$162,246
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#784
of 99,447 penalized employers

United Parcel Service, INC. in Harrington, DE has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $162,246. 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, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #784 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% 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, Brownsville Trucking/Valley Prestressed in Eagle Lake, TX is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#784
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How United Parcel Service, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows United Parcel Service, INC. runs far above peers (26.5x 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

$162,246 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($162,246) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $162,246 $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 United Parcel Service, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRECREATIONAL EQUIPME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SID HARVEY INDUSTRIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SEA SOLUTIONS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21ROOCHI TRADERS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ODW CONTRACT SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TGF MANAGEMENT HOLDC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WISCONSIN AVIATION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SANFORD'S SERVICE CE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22ROADONE INTERMODALOG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PORTS AMERICA GULFPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SUSTAITA FORWARDING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FSA LOGISTIX, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICOLD LOGISTICS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DICK'S PALLET WORKS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SAMSON TUG & BARGE CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7U. S. POSTAL SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PERFORMANCE FOODSERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0UTAH TRANSIT AUTHORI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ESTES FORWARDING WOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2United Parcel Servic…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
United Parcel Service, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

United Parcel Service, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, United Parcel Service, INC. sits at penalty rank #28 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($162,246 assessed).

How United Parcel Service, INC. Compares

United Parcel Service, INC.'s 2.00 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 far above peers (26.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-07-18

Last Inspection

2025-06-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$81,123

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $81,123 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

50.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$162,246

Current Penalty Amount

$162,246

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric United Parcel Service, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 4 3.2
Total Penalty $162,246 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $81,123 $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, INC., both outside DE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($162,246 here).

U.S. Postal Service $160,048 AL Star Snacks CO., LLC $159,600 NJ United Parcel Service $165,430 CA U.S. Postal Service $157,291 MD

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Recreational Equipment, INC. 2 insp. Bedford, PA Sid Harvey Industries, INC. 2 insp. New Haven, CT Sea Solutions INC 2 insp. Chesapeake, VA Roochi Traders INC. 2 insp. Coppell, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Antelope Valley Towing / Raymond L. Hurst
Palmdale, CA
0 inspections $0
Brownsville Trucking/Valley Prestressed
Eagle Lake, TX
0 inspections $0
Stone Trucking
Kiefer, OK
1 inspections $7,800
Clientele Human Capital Solutions - LLC
Dunkirk, MD
0 inspections $0
U.S. Postal Service
Birmingham, AL
33 inspections $160,048

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What to do with this record

Use United Parcel Service, 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 United Parcel Service, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, United Parcel Service, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 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 United Parcel Service, INC. have? ▼
United Parcel Service, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $162,246.
How many OSHA inspections has United Parcel Service, INC. had? ▼
United Parcel Service, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-07-18 and the most recent on 2025-06-20. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for United Parcel Service, INC.? ▼
United Parcel Service, INC. has been assessed $162,246 in current OSHA penalties.
Does United Parcel Service, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. United Parcel Service, INC. has 1 serious violations, and 2 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 United Parcel Service, INC. operate in? ▼
United Parcel Service, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 492210). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does United Parcel Service, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, United Parcel Service, INC. ranks #784 (the top 1% 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 United Parcel Service, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
United Parcel Service, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $162,246 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (26.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Brownsville Trucking/Valley Prestressed in Eagle Lake, TX 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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