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Administrative & Waste Services · Roanoke, VA

United Parcel Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United Parcel Service has a mixed safety record: 11 violations across 15 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty36% serious
$23,851
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
15
OSHA inspections
#14,257
of 100,495 penalized employers

United Parcel Service in Roanoke, VA has been the subject of 15 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $23,851. 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 15 times over 13 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (12.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Magnosec Corp in Kissimmee, FL is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
36.4%
of violations were serious
86%
of penalized employers rank lower

How United Parcel Service compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows United Parcel Service runs far above peers (6.4x 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

$23,851 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About United Parcel Service

The federal enforcement record for United Parcel Service in Roanoke, VA includes 15 OSHA inspections and 11 violations, translating to 0.73 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 4 (36.4%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $32,286 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $23,851 - a 26.1% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,590. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,722 per employer, this record runs far above peers (6.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2012-09-12 to 2025-05-12, a window of roughly 13 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

15

First Inspection

2012-09-12

Last Inspection

2025-05-12

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,590

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,191

What this shows 15 inspections over 13 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $1,590 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,191.

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

$32,286

Current Penalty Amount

$23,851

Penalty Reduction

26.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,435 from the initial assessment of $32,286. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How United Parcel Service compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,901 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric United Parcel Service Industry Avg
Inspections 15 1.2
Violations 11 2.7
Total Penalty $23,851 $3,722
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,590 $3,191
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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 11 violations across 15 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste 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 have? ▼
United Parcel Service has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $23,851.
How many OSHA inspections has United Parcel Service had? ▼
United Parcel Service has had 15 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-09-12 and the most recent on 2025-05-12. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for United Parcel Service? ▼
United Parcel Service has been assessed $23,851 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $32,286 (a 26.1% reduction).
Does United Parcel Service have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. United Parcel Service 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 operate in? ▼
United Parcel Service operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561910). This industry has 12,901 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,048 total OSHA inspections and $48.01M in cumulative penalties.
How does United Parcel Service's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
United Parcel Service's total OSHA penalty of $23,851 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,722 per employer (6.4x the average). The employer has 15 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Magnosec Corp in Kissimmee, FL is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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