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Transportation & Warehousing · Allen Park, MI

U.S. Postal Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), U.S. Postal Service ranks #9,102 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 17 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty71% serious
$33,300
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#9,102
of 99,447 penalized employers

U.S. Postal Service in Allen Park, MI has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $33,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected U.S. Postal Service 6 times over 3 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 2.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,102 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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. For comparison, Ssa Atlantic, LLC in Jacksonville, FL is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $33,343 in current penalties.

2.8
violations per inspection
70.6%
of violations were serious
#9,102
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 49/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (2.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How U.S. Postal Service compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows U.S. Postal Service runs far above peers (5.4x 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

$33,300 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 U.S. Postal Service.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0010.019.929.939.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFRANKLIN STORAGE, LP, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 19AZ ARMY NATIONAL GUA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 22DEFENSE LOGISTICS AG…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8THE TORO COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1TRI PAK INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17ROANOKE COUNTY PUBLI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 38KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7R & L CARRIERS SHARE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9CMA TERMINALS ALASKA, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4MTA NYCT CENTRAL PAR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2WORLDWIDE 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: 5FILLMORE CSD - BUS G…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 20DHL EXPRESS (USA), I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0U.S. Postal Service, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17
U.S. Postal Service has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

U.S. Postal Service in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, U.S. Postal Service ranks #400 at $33,300 current penalty.

How U.S. Postal Service Compares

U.S. Postal Service's 2.83 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 (5.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2012-07-26

Last Inspection

2015-05-28

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,550

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 6 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.8 violations per visit. That's $5,550 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

70.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

29.4% 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

$98,900

Current Penalty Amount

$33,300

Penalty Reduction

66.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $65,600 from the initial assessment of $98,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric U.S. Postal Service Industry Avg
Inspections 6 1.9
Violations 17 3.2
Total Penalty $33,300 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,550 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for U.S. Postal Service, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($33,300 here).

New Jersey Transit-Oradell Bus Garage $33,300 NJ Ssa Atlantic, LLC $33,343 FL Bucks County Railroad Preservation and Restoration Corporation $33,387 PA Dollar Tree Distribution, INC $33,395 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Franklin Storage, LP 6 insp. Chambersburg, PA AZ Army National Guard-Uspfo 6 insp. Phoenix, AZ Defense Logistics Agency 6 insp. Robins a F B, GA The Toro Company 6 insp. El Paso, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

New Jersey Transit-Oradell Bus Garage
Oradell, NJ
2 inspections $33,300
Metro Air Service, Inc. (Boston)
Romulus, MI
0 inspections $0
Ssa Atlantic, LLC
Jacksonville, FL
2 inspections $33,343
Northwoods Transport
Rhinelander, WI
0 inspections $0
Point-to-Point Auto Repair
Philadelphia, PA
0 inspections $0

Compare U.S. Postal Service vs New Jersey Transit-Oradell Bus Garage side-by-side →

What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare U.S. Postal Service against New Jersey Transit-Oradell Bus Garage, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether U.S. 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
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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 U.S. Postal Service safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, U.S. Postal Service's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 17 violations across 6 inspections, including 12 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 U.S. Postal Service have? ▼
U.S. Postal Service has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $33,300.
How many OSHA inspections has U.S. Postal Service had? ▼
U.S. Postal Service has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-26 and the most recent on 2015-05-28. This averages 2.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for U.S. Postal Service? ▼
U.S. Postal Service has been assessed $33,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $98,900 (a 66.3% reduction).
Does U.S. Postal Service have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. U.S. Postal Service has 12 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 U.S. Postal Service operate in? ▼
U.S. 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 U.S. Postal Service rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, U.S. Postal Service ranks #9,102 (the top 10% 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 U.S. Postal Service's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
U.S. Postal Service's total OSHA penalty of $33,300 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (5.4x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ssa Atlantic, LLC in Jacksonville, FL is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $33,343 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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