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Transportation & Warehousing · Merrifield, VA

U.S. Postal Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), U.S. Postal Service ranks #1,416 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty58% serious
$113,286
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#1,416
of 99,447 penalized employers

U.S. Postal Service in Merrifield, VA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $113,286. 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 5 times over 10 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 3.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,416 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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 (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, United States Postal Service in Austin, TX is another transportation & warehousing employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $112,454 in current penalties.

3.8
violations per inspection
57.9%
of violations were serious
#1,416
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 35/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.8 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 (18.5x 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

$113,286 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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 ($113,286) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $113,286 $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 both5.05.055.05.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBUCYRUS RAILCAR REPAIR, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2LA CITY LOS ANGELES …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3GREENWICH TERMINALS,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5MENZIES AVIATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7HOLLINGSWORTH LOGIST…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 26TEMCO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6SUBURBAN MOBILITY AU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8INTELLISOURCE COLORA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7UPS-UNITED PARCEL SE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1MILFORD CSD BUS GARAGE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6AMERICAN AIRLINES, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3EMR (USA HOLDINGS) I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4ERGON TERMINALING INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3SAN RAMON VALLEY UNI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7PORTS AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6U.S. Postal Service, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19
U.S. Postal Service has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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

In Transportation & Warehousing, U.S. Postal Service sits at penalty rank #59 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($113,286 assessed).

How U.S. Postal Service Compares

U.S. Postal Service's 3.80 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 (18.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-05-06

Last Inspection

2020-10-20

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$22,657

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 5 inspections over 10 years, averaging 3.8 violations per visit. That's $22,657 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

57.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

15.8% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

26.3% 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

$228,779

Current Penalty Amount

$113,286

Penalty Reduction

50.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $115,493 from the initial assessment of $228,779. 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 5 1.9
Violations 19 3.2
Total Penalty $113,286 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $22,657 $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 VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($113,286 here).

United States Postal Service $112,454 TX Frick Services, INC. $114,194 IN Allstates Warehousing and Distribution $111,717 NV U. S. Postal Service $115,120 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Bucyrus Railcar Repair 5 insp. New Castle, PA United States Postal Service 5 insp. Colorado Springs, CO U.S. Postal Service 5 insp. Madison, WI LA City los Angeles World Airports 5 insp. Los Angeles, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
United States Postal Service
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1 inspections $112,454
Envy Parking LLC
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0 inspections $0

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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 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 19 violations across 5 inspections, including 11 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 19 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $113,286.
How many OSHA inspections has U.S. Postal Service had? ▼
U.S. Postal Service has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-06 and the most recent on 2020-10-20. This averages 3.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for U.S. Postal Service? ▼
U.S. Postal Service has been assessed $113,286 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $228,779 (a 50.5% reduction).
Does U.S. Postal Service have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. U.S. Postal Service has 11 serious violations, and 3 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 #1,416 (the top 1% 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 $113,286 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (18.5x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, United States Postal Service in Austin, TX is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $112,454 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 5 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.