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Transportation & Warehousing · Detroit, MI

US Postal Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), US Postal Service ranks #14,977 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 12 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty56% serious
$22,878
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
12
OSHA inspections
#14,977
of 99,447 penalized employers

US Postal Service in Detroit, MI has been the subject of 12 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,878. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 2 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected US Postal Service 12 times over 12 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,977 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 far above peers (6.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1,120 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. For comparison, Fullington Trailways LLC in State College, PA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $24,000 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection
55.6%
of violations were serious
#14,977
of 99,447 penalized employers
$1,120
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 85/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 12 OSHA inspections (0.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $1K in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($560 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 US Postal Service compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows US Postal Service runs well above peers (3.7x 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

$22,878 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 US Postal Service.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both10.911.41212.613.14.512.520.528.536.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 16U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 18O'HARA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 18U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 18UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 16U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 7U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 16ZENITH LOGISTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 14U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 9U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 13MTA NYCT LINDEN SHOP, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 35U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 6FEDEX CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 12AMERICAN AIRLINES, I…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 11U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 12U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 23U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 15WESTERN LOGISTICS INC., OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 12MATSON NAVIGATION CO…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 20U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 6US Postal Service, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 9
US Postal Service has 12 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

US Postal Service in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, US Postal Service sits at penalty rank #673 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($22,878 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place US Postal Service at rank #3,537 of 3,616 employers ($1,120 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $22,878 OSHA penalties plus $1,120 WHD back wages (4.7% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How US Postal Service Compares

US Postal Service's 0.75 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 (3.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

12

First Inspection

2012-07-12

Last Inspection

2024-02-07

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,907

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 12 inspections over 12 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $1,907 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

55.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

44.4% 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

$46,364

Current Penalty Amount

$22,878

Penalty Reduction

50.7%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$23,998

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $23,486 from the initial assessment of $46,364. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$1,120
Employees Affected
2
WHD Violations
2
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$560
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$560

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that US Postal Service owed $1,120 in back wages to 2 employees across 2 cases and 2 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 US Postal Service compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric US Postal Service Industry Avg
Inspections 12 1.9
Violations 9 3.2
Total Penalty $22,878 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,907 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,878 here).

Bunge North America $22,866 MO American Intermodal Solutions, INC. $22,837 MD Sheetz, INC. $22,800 PA Schuetz Container Systems $22,761 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (12 inspections here).

U.S. Postal Service 12 insp. Houston, TX U.S. Postal Service - Oakland PD&C 12 insp. Oakland, CA O'hara Corporation 12 insp. Dutch Harbor, AK U.S. Postal Service 12 insp. Louisville, KY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

VGM Group, INC.
Shiremanstown, PA
2 inspections $24,000
World Class Distribution INC.
Irving, TX
2 inspections $24,000
Fullington Trailways LLC
State College, PA
3 inspections $24,000
Ups INC.
Skokie, IL
2 inspections $24,000
E-Tailer, INC.
Harrisburg, PA
2 inspections $24,000

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What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare US Postal Service against VGM Group, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether US 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
  • US Postal Service also carries $1,120 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 US Postal Service safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, US Postal Service's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 12 inspections, including 5 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 US Postal Service have? ▼
US Postal Service has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,878.
How many OSHA inspections has US Postal Service had? ▼
US Postal Service has had 12 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-12 and the most recent on 2024-02-07. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for US Postal Service? ▼
US Postal Service has been assessed $22,878 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $46,364 (a 50.7% reduction). Additionally, $1,120 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does US Postal Service have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. US Postal Service has 5 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 US Postal Service been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against US Postal Service, resulting in $1,120 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 US Postal Service operate in? ▼
US 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 US Postal Service owes me wages? ▼
If you believe US 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 $1,120 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
Where does US Postal Service rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, US Postal Service ranks #14,977 (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 US Postal Service's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
US Postal Service's total OSHA penalty of $22,878 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (3.7x the average). The employer has 12 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fullington Trailways LLC in State College, PA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $24,000 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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