Professional & Technical Services · West Sacramento, CA

United Parcel Service INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United Parcel Service INC. ranks #7,592 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 11 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty36% serious
$37,857
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#7,592
of 99,447 penalized employers

United Parcel Service INC. in West Sacramento, CA has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $37,857. 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. 7 times over 6 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 1.6 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,592 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (12.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Enternet Business Systems Inc. in Morganville, NJ is another professional & technical services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.6
violations per inspection
36.4%
of violations were serious
#7,592
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 67/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (1.6 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 Professional & Technical Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows United Parcel Service INC. runs far above peers (27.9x 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

$37,857 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Professional & Technical Services 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 both3.85.16.57.99.3010.220.430.740.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMCLANE MIDWEST, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8NATIONAL OCEANIC AND…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 27COMPASS CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3DHX, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16ATLANTIC ENGINEERING…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7UPR, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3ROUSH INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6SUPERIOR SIGNS LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3SOUTHWEST RESEARCH I…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 19TIER NY LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 39AEP, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 15CTSI LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15KS ENERGY SERVICES, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1TECHNIQUE INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6INTERNAL REVENUE SER…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12NORTON OUTDOOR ADVER…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13NOAA NORTHWEST FISHE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 28NOAA ALASKA FISHERIE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 38KAPPES, CASSIDAY & A…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5United Parcel Servic…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11
United Parcel Service INC. has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 11 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Professional & Technical Services 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 Professional & Technical Services enforcement ledger

Among 509 Professional & Technical Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, United Parcel Service INC. ranks #23 at $37,857 current penalty.

How United Parcel Service INC. Compares

United Parcel Service INC.'s 1.57 violations per inspection compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector average of 1.2 violations per employer.

Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (27.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2016-01-08

Last Inspection

2022-04-28

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,408

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,331

What this shows 7 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.6 violations per visit. That's $5,408 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

36.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

63.6% 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

$76,633

Current Penalty Amount

$37,857

Penalty Reduction

50.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $38,776 from the initial assessment of $76,633. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services

How United Parcel Service INC. compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector, which has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric United Parcel Service INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 7 0.6
Violations 11 1.2
Total Penalty $37,857 $1,358
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,408 $2,331

Nationwide Professional & Technical Services 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.

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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 mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 11 violations across 7 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Professional & Technical Services 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 11 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $37,857.
How many OSHA inspections has United Parcel Service INC. had?
United Parcel Service INC. has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-01-08 and the most recent on 2022-04-28. This averages 1.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for United Parcel Service INC.?
United Parcel Service INC. has been assessed $37,857 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $76,633 (a 50.6% reduction).
Does United Parcel Service INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. United Parcel Service INC. has 4 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 Professional & Technical Services sector (NAICS code 541614). This industry has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 2,095 total OSHA inspections and $4.88M 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 #7,592 (the top 10% 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 $37,857 is above the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer (27.9x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Enternet Business Systems Inc. in Morganville, NJ is a similar professional & technical services 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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