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Transportation & Warehousing · Kansas City, KS

U.S. Postal Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), U.S. Postal Service ranks #1,598 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 30 violations across 14 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty80% serious
$104,950
OSHA penalties
30
Violations cited
14
OSHA inspections
#1,598
of 99,447 penalized employers

U.S. Postal Service in Kansas City, KS has been the subject of 14 OSHA workplace inspections and 30 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $104,950. 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 14 times over 16 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 30 violations, averaging 2.1 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,598 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 24 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 (7.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Cook Delivery Service in Houston, TX is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.1
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#1,598
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 59/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 30 violations across 14 OSHA inspections (2.1 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 (17.1x 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

$104,950 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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 ($104,950) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $104,950 $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 both12.913.41414.615.109.218.427.536.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 12MTA NYCT 207TH STREE…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 11U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 5SANTA CLARA VALLEY T…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 17MTA NYCT, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 2UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 8UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 9U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 10U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 6US POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 14FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 17UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 8TRAPAC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 19PACIFIC STEVEDORING,…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 11AIR NATIONAL GUARD, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 29U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 7U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 9MTA NYCT LINDEN SHOP, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 35AEROSTAR AIRPORT HOL…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 1U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 14U.S. Postal Service, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 30
U.S. Postal Service has 14 OSHA inspections on record and 30 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

Transportation & Warehousing sector: U.S. Postal Service is the #67 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($104,950).

How U.S. Postal Service Compares

U.S. Postal Service's 2.14 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 (17.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

14

First Inspection

2010-02-24

Last Inspection

2026-04-15

Inspection Span

16 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.1

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,496

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 14 inspections over 16 years, averaging 2.1 violations per visit. That's $7,496 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

24

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

5

Repeat

16.7% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

3.3% 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

$191,000

Current Penalty Amount

$104,950

Penalty Reduction

45.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $86,050 from the initial assessment of $191,000. 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 14 1.9
Violations 30 3.2
Total Penalty $104,950 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,496 $3,295
View all 9,914 employers in Transportation & Warehousing →

Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($104,950 here).

Ollie's Bargain Outlet, INC. $105,000 PA Corpus Christi Grain Company $104,000 TX Watco Mechanical Services $106,300 TX Cru Logistics, LLC $102,634 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (14 inspections here).

U.S. Postal Service 14 insp. Miami, FL Mta NYCT 207th Street Overhaul Shop 14 insp. New York, NY U.S. Postal Service 14 insp. Jacksonville, FL Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority 14 insp. San Jose, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ollie's Bargain Outlet, INC.
York, PA
3 inspections $105,000
OWL, Incorporated
Kansas City, MO
0 inspections $0
Cook Delivery Service
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Canales Furniture
Arlington, TX
1 inspections $1,592
First Priority Delivery, LLC
Stanhope, NJ
0 inspections $0

Compare U.S. Postal Service vs Ollie's Bargain Outlet, INC. 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 Ollie's Bargain Outlet, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 30 violations across 14 inspections, including 24 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 30 OSHA violations on record, including 24 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $104,950.
How many OSHA inspections has U.S. Postal Service had? ▼
U.S. Postal Service has had 14 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-24 and the most recent on 2026-04-15. This averages 2.1 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for U.S. Postal Service? ▼
U.S. Postal Service has been assessed $104,950 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $191,000 (a 45.1% reduction).
Does U.S. Postal Service have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. U.S. Postal Service has 24 serious violations, and 5 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.
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 #1,598 (the top 5% 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 $104,950 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (17.1x the average). The employer has 14 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cook Delivery Service in Houston, TX is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $0 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 14 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.