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Ups Ground Freight, INC. DBA Ups Freight

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ups Ground Freight, INC. DBA Ups Freight ranks #59,549 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$4,295
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#59,549
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ups Ground Freight, INC. DBA Ups Freight in Sharonville, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,295. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ups Ground Freight, INC. DBA Ups Freight 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #59,549 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, R.S. Maher & Son, INC. in Bliss, NY is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,290 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#59,549
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Ups Ground Freight, INC. DBA Ups Freight runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$4,295 Top 40% most affordable more affordable than 60% 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 Ups Ground Freight, INC. DBA Ups Freight.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHILLSDALE ELEVATOR C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19A. DUIE PYLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LUCKEY TRANSFER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10UPS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL DI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ACCENT CONTROLS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WEBCO HAWAII INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15LANTER DELIVERY SYST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HALLMARK CARDS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2D & H LADIES APPAREL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10VITRAN EXPRESS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COYLE TRUCKING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TROPICAL SHIPPING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MILLARD REFRIGERATED…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KINDER MORGAN BULK T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RAILEX, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PRIMEFLIGHT AVIATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1STAR AND STRAND TRAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROYAL STONE INTERNAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CHASE MOVING & STORAGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Ups Ground Freight, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Ups Ground Freight, INC. DBA Ups Freight has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Ups Ground Freight, INC. DBA Ups Freight in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Ups Ground Freight, INC. DBA Ups Freight ranks #2,569 at $4,295 current penalty.

How Ups Ground Freight, INC. DBA Ups Freight Compares

Ups Ground Freight, INC. DBA Ups Freight's 1.00 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 runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-05-03

Last Inspection

2011-05-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,148

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,148 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$17,295

Current Penalty Amount

$4,295

Penalty Reduction

75.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,000 from the initial assessment of $17,295. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Ups Ground Freight, INC. DBA Ups Freight compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ups Ground Freight, INC. DBA Ups Freight Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 2 3.2
Total Penalty $4,295 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,148 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ups Ground Freight, INC. DBA Ups Freight, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,295 here).

Herff Jones, LLC $4,300 IL Hearn Industrial Services $4,300 MI R.S. Maher & Son, INC. $4,290 NY Veneer Chip Transport INC $4,300 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Hillsdale Elevator Company 2 insp. Geneseo, IL A. Duie Pyle, INC. 2 insp. Fairless Hills, PA Luckey Transfer, LLC 2 insp. Streator, IL Ups, INC. 2 insp. Sioux Falls, SD

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

First Student
San Mateo, CA
0 inspections $0
Jet Express, INC.
Dayton, OH
2 inspections $4,300
Herff Jones, LLC
Arcola, IL
2 inspections $4,300
Hearn Industrial Services
Taylor, MI
4 inspections $4,300
R.S. Maher & Son, INC.
Bliss, NY
2 inspections $4,290

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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 Ups Ground Freight, INC. DBA Ups Freight safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ups Ground Freight, INC. DBA Ups Freight's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. 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 Ups Ground Freight, INC. DBA Ups Freight have? ▼
Ups Ground Freight, INC. DBA Ups Freight has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,295.
How many OSHA inspections has Ups Ground Freight, INC. DBA Ups Freight had? ▼
Ups Ground Freight, INC. DBA Ups Freight has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-03 and the most recent on 2011-05-04. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ups Ground Freight, INC. DBA Ups Freight? ▼
Ups Ground Freight, INC. DBA Ups Freight has been assessed $4,295 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,295 (a 75.2% reduction).
Does Ups Ground Freight, INC. DBA Ups Freight have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ups Ground Freight, INC. DBA Ups Freight 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 Ups Ground Freight, INC. DBA Ups Freight operate in? ▼
Ups Ground Freight, INC. DBA Ups Freight operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488510). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ups Ground Freight, INC. DBA Ups Freight rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ups Ground Freight, INC. DBA Ups Freight ranks #59,549 (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 Ups Ground Freight, INC. DBA Ups Freight's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ups Ground Freight, INC. DBA Ups Freight's total OSHA penalty of $4,295 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, R.S. Maher & Son, INC. in Bliss, NY is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $4,290 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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