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Transportation & Warehousing · Amarillo, TX

United States Postal Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United States Postal Service ranks #21,669 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$16,550
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#21,669
of 99,447 penalized employers

United States Postal Service in Amarillo, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,550. 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 States Postal Service 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,669 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Symbia of Colorado LLC in Bolingbrook, IL is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $16,550 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#21,669
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 85/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 3 OSHA inspections (0.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How United States Postal Service compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows United States Postal Service runs well above peers (2.7x 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

$16,550 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 States Postal Service.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPARKER HANNIFIN CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9PETERRA INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NYSCC LOCK 30, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1TIBA ADMIN BLDG #2 &…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1OREGON CHIP TERMINAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CARGO EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2THE HOME DEPOT, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MAYO CLINIC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1EXEL INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NEW JERSEY TRANSIT B…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8NEW JERSEY TRANSIT M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LASERSHIP, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SOUTHWEST AIRLINES C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PREFERRED PRECISION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21ST EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1KWICK-WAY TRANSPORTA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10United States Postal…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1
United States Postal Service has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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 States Postal Service in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, United States Postal Service ranks #981 at $16,550 current penalty.

How United States Postal Service Compares

United States Postal Service's 0.33 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 well above peers (2.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2021-07-07

Last Inspection

2024-08-22

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,517

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $5,517 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$16,550

Current Penalty Amount

$16,550

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How United States Postal Service compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric United States Postal Service Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 1 3.2
Total Penalty $16,550 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,517 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for United States Postal Service, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,550 here).

Johnston's Port 33, INC. $16,550 OK Mansari LLC $16,550 FL Tractor Supply Company Distribution Center 0850 $16,550 AR Symbia of Colorado LLC $16,550 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Parker Hannifin Corporation 3 insp. Hiawatha, IA Peterra INC. 3 insp. Piti, GU NYSCC Lock 30 3 insp. Macedon, NY United Parcel Service, INC 3 insp. Des Moines, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Johnston's Port 33, INC.
Catoosa, OK
3 inspections $16,550
Mansari LLC
Tampa, FL
2 inspections $16,550
Tractor Supply Company Distribution Center 0850
Maumelle, AR
2 inspections $16,550
Symbia of Colorado LLC
Bolingbrook, IL
2 inspections $16,550
Tforce Freight, INC.
Tampa, FL
2 inspections $16,552

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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 States Postal Service safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, United States Postal Service's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 States Postal Service have? ▼
United States Postal Service has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,550.
How many OSHA inspections has United States Postal Service had? ▼
United States Postal Service has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-07-07 and the most recent on 2024-08-22. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for United States Postal Service? ▼
United States Postal Service has been assessed $16,550 in current OSHA penalties.
Does United States Postal Service have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. United States Postal Service has 1 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 States Postal Service operate in? ▼
United States Postal Service operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 491110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does United States Postal Service rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, United States Postal Service ranks #21,669 (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 States Postal Service's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
United States Postal Service's total OSHA penalty of $16,550 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Symbia of Colorado LLC in Bolingbrook, IL is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $16,550 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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