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Transportation & Warehousing · New Castle, DE

United States Postal Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United States Postal Service ranks #300 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty63% serious
$276,566
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#300
of 99,447 penalized employers

United States Postal Service in New Castle, DE has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $276,566. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. 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 6 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #300 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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 well above peers (3.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, GT USA Wilmington, LLC a Subsidiary of Gulftainer Company Limited in Wilmington, DE is another transportation & warehousing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $275,851 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
62.5%
of violations were serious
#300
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 72/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (2.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 far above peers (45.1x 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

$276,566 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($276,566) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $276,566 $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 both6.06.066.06.0010.52131.542OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWORLDWIDE FLIGHT SER…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5DOLLAR TREE DISTRIBU…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5ALDEN LEEDS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17UNITED AIR LINES, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3AMERICOLD LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8AMERICAN AIRLINES, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5SUBURBAN MOBILITY AU…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12FILLMORE CSD - BUS G…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 20DHL EXPRESS (USA), I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0SSA CONTAINERS, INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10PACIFIC STEVEDORING …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7JOINT BASE ELMENDORF…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 40U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4ROSEBURG FOREST PROD…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11RIVER CITY ROOFING C…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4ESTES EXPRESS LINES, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3AMERICAN AIRLINES, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4WALMART LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0United States Postal…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16
United States Postal Service has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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 States Postal Service in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, United States Postal Service sits at penalty rank #8 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($276,566 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $276,566 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How United States Postal Service Compares

United States Postal Service's 2.67 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 far above peers (45.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2012-07-24

Last Inspection

2025-12-29

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$46,094

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 6 inspections over 13 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $46,094 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

62.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

4

Repeat

25.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$309,636

Current Penalty Amount

$276,566

Penalty Reduction

10.7%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$276,566

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $33,070 from the initial assessment of $309,636. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

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 6 1.9
Violations 16 3.2
Total Penalty $276,566 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $46,094 $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 DE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($276,566 here).

Dana Container, INC. $270,000 NJ San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District $253,591 CA U.S. Postal Service $225,000 OH Environmental Remediation and Recovery, INC. $220,482 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Worldwide Flight Services INC. 6 insp. Jamaica, NY Dollar Tree Distribution, INC. 6 insp. Savannah, GA Alden Leeds, INC. 6 insp. Kearny, NJ United Air Lines, INC. 6 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Midwest Transport
Robinson, IL
0 inspections $0
GT USA Wilmington, LLC a Subsidiary of Gulftainer Company Limited
Wilmington, DE
5 inspections $275,851
Bowen Transportation Inc.
Reno, NV
0 inspections $0
ProCorp, LLC
Taylor, MI
0 inspections $0
Constant Express (Luis H. Sambucetti)
Verona, NJ
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use United States Postal Service's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare United States Postal Service against Midwest Transport, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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  • United States Postal Service also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 6 inspections, including 10 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 16 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $276,566.
How many OSHA inspections has United States Postal Service had? ▼
United States Postal Service has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-24 and the most recent on 2025-12-29. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for United States Postal Service? ▼
United States Postal Service has been assessed $276,566 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $309,636 (a 10.7% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does United States Postal Service have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. United States Postal Service has 10 serious violations, and 4 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
Has United States Postal Service been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against United States Postal Service, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
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.
What should I do if United States Postal Service owes me wages? ▼
If you believe United States Postal Service owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
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 #300 (the top 1% 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 $276,566 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (45.1x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, GT USA Wilmington, LLC a Subsidiary of Gulftainer Company Limited in Wilmington, DE is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $275,851 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 6 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.