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Transportation & Warehousing · Springfield Gardens, NY

United Parcel Service INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United Parcel Service INC. ranks #27,962 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$12,934
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#27,962
of 99,447 penalized employers

United Parcel Service INC. in Springfield Gardens, NY has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,934. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected United Parcel Service INC. 4 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #27,962 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Wow Logistics Company in Menasha, WI is another transportation & warehousing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $12,941 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#27,962
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (0.5 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 well above peers (2.1x 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

$12,934 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 United Parcel Service INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKATOEN NATIE GULF CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8AEKO KULA LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4PENSKE LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4SHORELINE FRUIT LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5AMAZON.COM SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3COSTCO WHOLESALE COR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2AMAZON.COM SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3FEDEX FREIGHT, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0HARVEST LAND COOP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4MCGINNIS INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10ATLANTA BONDED WAREH…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2RETAIL DISTRIBUTION …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3NJ DOT RAMSEY YARD, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 24HISTORIC TOURS OF AM…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11FOSS MARITIME COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4RSU 73, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8AC PACIFIC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12LEWIS-CLARK TERMINAL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20United Parcel Servic…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2
United Parcel Service INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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 #1,241 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($12,934 assessed).

How United Parcel Service INC. Compares

United Parcel Service INC.'s 0.50 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 above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2012-07-25

Last Inspection

2022-08-04

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,234

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 4 inspections over 10 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $3,234 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$17,434

Current Penalty Amount

$12,934

Penalty Reduction

25.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,500 from the initial assessment of $17,434. 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 4 1.9
Violations 2 3.2
Total Penalty $12,934 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,234 $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 NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,934 here).

R & L Carriers Shared Services, LLC $12,934 GA Wal-Mart Stores East, LP $12,934 AL Wow Logistics Company $12,941 WI Port of Stockton $12,925 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Katoen Natie Gulf Coast, INC. 4 insp. LA Porte, TX Aeko Kula LLC 4 insp. Honolulu, HI Penske Logistics 4 insp. Romulus, MI Shoreline Fruit LLC 4 insp. Williamsburg, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

R & L Carriers Shared Services, LLC
Kennesaw, GA
2 inspections $12,934
Wal-Mart Stores East, LP
Brundidge, AL
3 inspections $12,934
Worldwide Flight Services, INC.
Jamaica, NY
2 inspections $12,934
Puerto Rico Tours
Rio Grande, PR
0 inspections $0
Wow Logistics Company
Menasha, WI
3 inspections $12,941

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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 United Parcel Service INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, United Parcel Service INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 4 inspections, including 2 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 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,934.
How many OSHA inspections has United Parcel Service INC. had? ▼
United Parcel Service INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-25 and the most recent on 2022-08-04. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for United Parcel Service INC.? ▼
United Parcel Service INC. has been assessed $12,934 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,434 (a 25.8% reduction).
Does United Parcel Service INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. United Parcel Service INC. has 2 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 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 #27,962 (the upper 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 United Parcel Service INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
United Parcel Service INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $12,934 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Wow Logistics Company in Menasha, WI is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $12,941 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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