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Transportation & Warehousing · Oakland, CA

United Parcel Service, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United Parcel Service, INC. ranks #1,459 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 10 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty7% serious
$110,695
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
#1,459
of 99,447 penalized employers

United Parcel Service, INC. in Oakland, CA has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $110,695. 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. 10 times over 7 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,459 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 runs far above peers (5.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Atlas Freight Forwarding, Inc. in San Diego, CA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
6.7%
of violations were serious
#1,459
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 10 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 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 (18.1x 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

$110,695 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 ($110,695) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $110,695 $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 both8.99.41010.611.1020.741.562.282.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMASSACHUSETTS BAY TR…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 9UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 2MTA NYCT/MTA BUS - K…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 8DEPARTMENT OF DEFENS…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 10CBSL TRANSPORTATION …, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 33SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 79U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 10KLOOSTERBOER DUTCH H…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 6UNITED AIRLINES, INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 8U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 12U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 1FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 18SAUSE BROS., OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 10UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 8ZENITH LOGISTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 14UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 6UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 6OFFSHORE SYSTEMS INC, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 45CUSTOMIZED DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 7AMA, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 19United Parcel Servic…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 15
United Parcel Service, INC. has 10 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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

Transportation & Warehousing sector: United Parcel Service, INC. is the #62 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($110,695).

How United Parcel Service, INC. Compares

United Parcel Service, INC.'s 1.50 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 far above peers (18.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2018-08-20

Last Inspection

2025-10-13

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,070

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 10 inspections over 7 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $11,070 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

6.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

20.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

73.3% 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

$111,305

Current Penalty Amount

$110,695

Penalty Reduction

0.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $610 from the initial assessment of $111,305. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

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 10 1.9
Violations 15 3.2
Total Penalty $110,695 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,070 $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 CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($110,695 here).

Allstates Warehousing and Distribution $111,717 NV Continental Terminals, INC. $109,300 NJ United States Postal Service $112,454 TX U.S. Postal Service $113,286 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (10 inspections here).

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority 10 insp. Boston, MA United Parcel Service INC 10 insp. Portland, OR Mta NYCT/Mta Bus - Kingsbridge Depot 10 insp. New York, NY Department of Defense Education Activity 10 insp. Camp Lejeune, NC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wylie Independent School District
Abilene, TX
0 inspections $0
U.S. Postal Service - Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita, CA
5 inspections $109,988
Yellow Transportation Services
Lockport, NY
0 inspections $0
Atlas Freight Forwarding, Inc.
San Diego, CA
0 inspections $0
Allstates Warehousing and Distribution
Sparks, NV
3 inspections $111,717

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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 15 violations across 10 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 15 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $110,695.
How many OSHA inspections has United Parcel Service, INC. had? ▼
United Parcel Service, INC. has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-08-20 and the most recent on 2025-10-13. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for United Parcel Service, INC.? ▼
United Parcel Service, INC. has been assessed $110,695 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $111,305 (a 0.5% reduction).
Does United Parcel Service, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. United Parcel Service, INC. has 1 serious violations, and 3 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 492110). 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 #1,459 (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 $110,695 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (18.1x the average). The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Atlas Freight Forwarding, Inc. in San Diego, CA 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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