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Transportation & Warehousing · Lehigh Valley, PA

U.S. Postal Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), U.S. Postal Service ranks #28,452 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$12,675
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#28,452
of 99,447 penalized employers

U.S. Postal Service in Lehigh Valley, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,675. The employer also has 2 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 U.S. Postal Service 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,452 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $2,998 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Amentum Services, INC. in Oak Harbor, WA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $15,670 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#28,452
of 99,447 penalized employers
$2,998
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 87/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $3K in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($1K 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 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 well above peers (2.1x 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

$12,675 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 U.S. Postal Service.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNPC GLOBAL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17PENOBSCOT MCCRUM LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10YRC FREIGHT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HY-VEE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TED R SANDERS MOVING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DELAWARE RIVER STEVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BOSSERMAN AVIATION E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17DON'S COLD STORAGE &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9AMERICAN SEAFOODS CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EAGLE LOGISTICS GROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13FARMERS COOPERATIVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TCSI-TRANSLAND, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10COVERED WAGON TRAIN,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EAST COAST WAREHOUSE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MIDWEST TERMINALS OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PACIFIC INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COA, INC. DBA COASTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DELTA AIRLINES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U.S. Postal Service, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
U.S. Postal Service has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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 #1,266 at $12,675 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place U.S. Postal Service at rank #2,891 of 3,616 employers ($2,998 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $12,675 OSHA penalties plus $2,998 WHD back wages (19.1% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How U.S. Postal Service Compares

U.S. Postal Service's 0.50 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 (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-11-09

Last Inspection

2017-10-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,338

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $6,338 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$99,630

Current Penalty Amount

$12,675

Penalty Reduction

87.3%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$15,673

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $86,955 from the initial assessment of $99,630. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$2,998
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
6
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$2,998
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$1,499

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that U.S. Postal Service owed $2,998 in back wages to 1 employee across 2 cases and 6 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 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 2 1.9
Violations 1 3.2
Total Penalty $12,675 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,338 $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 PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,675 here).

Hoku Express Incorporated $12,675 HI Ups $12,675 OK U.S. Postal Service - Processing Distribution Ann. $12,676 VA Jackson Land Development, LLC $12,676 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

NPC Global Corporation 2 insp. Carteret, NJ Penobscot McCrum LLC 2 insp. Belfast, ME YRC Freight 2 insp. Houston, TX HY-Vee, INC. 2 insp. Cumming, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Amentum Services, INC.
Oak Harbor, WA
2 inspections $15,670
Carlyle Van Lines, INC.
Warrensburg, MO
4 inspections $15,680
Michael Eugene Kaiser
Baxter, IA
0 inspections $0
Thomas V. Noyes
Salisbury, MA
0 inspections $0
URSA Logistics-625M4
Pewaukee, WI
0 inspections $0

Compare U.S. Postal Service vs Amentum Services, 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 Amentum Services, INC., 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
  • U.S. Postal Service also carries $2,998 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 U.S. Postal Service safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, U.S. Postal Service's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. 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 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,675.
How many OSHA inspections has U.S. Postal Service had? ▼
U.S. Postal Service has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-11-09 and the most recent on 2017-10-27. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for U.S. Postal Service? ▼
U.S. Postal Service has been assessed $12,675 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $99,630 (a 87.3% reduction). Additionally, $2,998 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has U.S. Postal Service been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against U.S. Postal Service, resulting in $2,998 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
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.
What should I do if U.S. Postal Service owes me wages? ▼
If you believe U.S. 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 $2,998 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
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 #28,452 (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 U.S. Postal Service's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
U.S. Postal Service's total OSHA penalty of $12,675 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Amentum Services, INC. in Oak Harbor, WA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $15,670 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 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.