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Transportation & Warehousing · Oakland, CA

United States Postal Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United States Postal Service ranks #49,130 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 1 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,216
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#49,130
of 99,447 penalized employers

United States Postal Service in Oakland, CA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,216. The employer also has 6 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) cases on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. 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 once. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #49,130 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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 below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $10,099 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. For comparison, Saoud Enterprises, INC. in Carteret, NJ is another transportation & warehousing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $16,308 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#49,130
of 99,447 penalized employers
$10,099
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 45/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $10K in back wages owed across 6 WHD cases ($2K 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$6,216 Bottom 49% least affordable more affordable than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 States Postal Service.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.103.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedXCEED RESOURCES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0UNITED STATES COLD S…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0QUALITY SERVICES MOV…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0LUEMAR LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3VALLEY INTERNATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 15UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7TEXOMA FREIGHT, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 124 HOUR EXPRESS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CANALES FURNITURE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2SIEGEL SUITES SWENSON, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0USPS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0EXECUTIVE LAS VEGAS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4ATLANTIC REFINISHING…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3LIBERTY MOVING & STO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1SUNSHINE FURNITURE W…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SUPERIOR AIRCRAFT SE…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0GIANT FOOD STORES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 12United States Postal…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7
United States Postal Service has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 7 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 #2,136 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($6,216 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place United States Postal Service at rank #1,831 of 3,616 employers ($10,099 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $6,216 OSHA penalties plus $10,099 WHD back wages (61.9% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How United States Postal Service Compares

United States Postal Service's 7.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2022-01-20

Last Inspection

2022-01-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,216

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $6,216 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

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

$18,645

Current Penalty Amount

$6,216

Penalty Reduction

66.7%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$16,315

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,429 from the initial assessment of $18,645. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
6
Back Wages Owed
$10,099
Employees Affected
2
WHD Violations
3
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$5,050
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$1,683

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that United States Postal Service owed $10,099 in back wages to 2 employees across 6 cases and 3 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

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 1 1.9
Violations 7 3.2
Total Penalty $6,216 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,216 $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 CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,216 here).

United Airlines, INC. $6,216 CO Xpo Logistics Freight, INC. $6,215 NJ Dollar General Corporation $6,220 OK Cold-Link Logistics Auburndale LLC $6,223 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Xceed Resources 1 insp. El Paso, TX United States Cold Storage 1 insp. Bethlehem, PA United States Postal Service 1 insp. Philadelphia, PA Quality Services Moving 1 insp. Lorton, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Foodliner, Inc
Dubuque, IA
0 inspections $0
Saoud Enterprises, INC.
Carteret, NJ
3 inspections $16,308
Star Shuttle
Austin, TX
0 inspections $0
Shelford's Boat, LTD
Dutch Harbor, AK
7 inspections $16,329
Mcraes US Mail Service Inc
Richfield, WI
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 Foodliner, Inc, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether United States Postal Service's inspection and penalty record is typical for Transportation & Warehousing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Transportation & Warehousing sector
  • United States Postal Service also carries $10,099 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 7 violations across 1 inspections, including 7 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 7 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,216.
How many OSHA inspections has United States Postal Service had? ▼
United States Postal Service has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-01-20 and the most recent on 2022-01-20. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for United States Postal Service? ▼
United States Postal Service has been assessed $6,216 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,645 (a 66.7% reduction). Additionally, $10,099 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 7 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.
Has United States Postal Service been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 6 enforcement cases against United States Postal Service, resulting in $10,099 in back wages owed to 2 affected 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 $10,099 in back wages owed by this employer across 6 cases.
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 #49,130 (the upper 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 States Postal Service's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
United States Postal Service's total OSHA penalty of $6,216 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Saoud Enterprises, INC. in Carteret, NJ is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $16,308 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 1 inspection on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.