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United Parcel Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United Parcel Service ranks #65,111 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$3,460
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#65,111
of 99,447 penalized employers

United Parcel Service in San Francisco, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,460. 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 3 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #65,111 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Swissport USA INC in Denver, CO is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,457 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#65,111
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 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 moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$3,460 Top 35% most affordable more affordable than 65% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMERICOLD LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14MATSON NAVIGATION CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5UPS FREIGHT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MENZIES AVIATION (US…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1NEW PENN MOTOR EXPRE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BAILEY PORT INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14VENEER CHIP TRANSPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15ASI SERVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7WINNER AVIATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0RITE AID OF MARYLAND…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PLATINUM TRANSPORTAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DEE ZEE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14DAVINCI MICRO FULFIL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8United Parcel Service, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
United Parcel Service has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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

Transportation & Warehousing sector: United Parcel Service is the #2,795 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($3,460).

How United Parcel Service Compares

United Parcel Service's 3.33 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-03-23

Last Inspection

2024-02-12

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,153

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 13 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $1,153 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$7,360

Current Penalty Amount

$3,460

Penalty Reduction

53.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,900 from the initial assessment of $7,360. 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 3 1.9
Violations 10 3.2
Total Penalty $3,460 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,153 $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 CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,460 here).

A2z Freight & Convention Services $3,460 NV U.S. Postal Service - West Valley LDC $3,462 AZ Swissport USA INC $3,457 CO Metroplex Harriman Corporation $3,470 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Americold Logistics, LLC 3 insp. Burley, ID U.S. Postal Service 3 insp. Lake Worth, FL Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC 3 insp. Birmingham, AL Matson Navigation Company of Alaska, LLC 3 insp. Dutch Harbor, AK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

A2z Freight & Convention Services
Henderson, NV
2 inspections $3,460
LDR Transportation Inc.
Waterbury, CT
0 inspections $0
U.S. Postal Service - West Valley LDC
Phoenix, AZ
2 inspections $3,462
Almost Heaven WV Traffic Control
Grafton, WV
0 inspections $0
Swissport USA INC
Denver, CO
2 inspections $3,457

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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 concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does United Parcel Service have? ▼
United Parcel Service has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,460.
How many OSHA inspections has United Parcel Service had? ▼
United Parcel Service has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-23 and the most recent on 2024-02-12. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for United Parcel Service? ▼
United Parcel Service has been assessed $3,460 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,360 (a 53.0% reduction).
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 #65,111 (the lower 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's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
United Parcel Service's total OSHA penalty of $3,460 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Swissport USA INC in Denver, CO is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $3,457 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.