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United Parcel Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United Parcel Service ranks #17,019 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty75% serious
$20,500
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#17,019
of 99,447 penalized employers

United Parcel Service in Loveland, CO 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: $20,500. 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 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. 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 #17,019 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Parsec INC in Commerce, CA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $20,475 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#17,019
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 compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows United Parcel Service runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$20,500 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0015.230.445.660.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCORPUS CHRISTI GRAIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32VINELAND PUBLIC SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18DELAWARE RIVER STEVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NJDOT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18NICKEY WAREHOUSES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 58SUPERIOR CONTRACTING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CENTURY RETAILERS & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ST JOHN'S SHIPPING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PETER PAN BUS LINES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LOWE'S HOME CENTERS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EVERGREEN AVIATION G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SMART WAREHOUSING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STANDARD INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6OLIVAS TRANSPORTING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SUPERIOR BULK LOGIST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE KROGER CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BOYD TRANSPORTATION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PULSE TRANSPORTATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CAVANAUGH TRUCKING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WHITGRO INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8United Parcel Service, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
United Parcel Service 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 in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, United Parcel Service sits at penalty rank #760 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($20,500 assessed).

How United Parcel Service Compares

United Parcel Service'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 well above peers (3.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-08-30

Last Inspection

2024-08-07

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $10,250 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$27,700

Current Penalty Amount

$20,500

Penalty Reduction

26.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,200 from the initial assessment of $27,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

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 2 1.9
Violations 4 3.2
Total Penalty $20,500 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,250 $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 CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,500 here).

Airport Terminal Services, INC. $20,500 CA Canadian National Railroad $20,500 TN Gulf Coast Crating INC $20,478 TX Family Tree Farms, INC. $20,475 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Corpus Christi Grain Company 2 insp. Corpus Christi, TX Vineland Public Schools - Transportation Garage 2 insp. Vineland, NJ Delaware River Stevedores, INC. 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Njdot 2 insp. Lambertville, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Airport Terminal Services, INC.
San Jose, CA
2 inspections $20,500
Canadian National Railroad
Memphis, TN
2 inspections $20,500
Gulf Coast Crating INC
Houston, TX
2 inspections $20,478
Family Tree Farms, INC.
Reedley, CA
3 inspections $20,475
Parsec INC
Commerce, CA
4 inspections $20,475

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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 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, United Parcel Service's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 have? ▼
United Parcel Service has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,500.
How many OSHA inspections has United Parcel Service had? ▼
United Parcel Service has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-08-30 and the most recent on 2024-08-07. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for United Parcel Service? ▼
United Parcel Service has been assessed $20,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $27,700 (a 26.0% reduction).
Does United Parcel Service have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. United Parcel Service has 3 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 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.
Where does United Parcel Service 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 ranks #17,019 (the top quarter 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's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
United Parcel Service's total OSHA penalty of $20,500 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Parsec INC in Commerce, CA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $20,475 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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