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Transportation & Warehousing · Pontiac, MI

U.S. Postal Service - Metro Plex

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), U.S. Postal Service - Metro Plex ranks #86,842 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,000
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#86,842
of 99,447 penalized employers

U.S. Postal Service - Metro Plex in Pontiac, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,000. 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 - Metro Plex 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #86,842 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, TP Trucking LLC in Medford, OR is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,000 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#86,842
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows U.S. Postal Service - Metro Plex runs well below peers (0.16x 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

$1,000 Top 13% most affordable more affordable than 87% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 - Metro Plex.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFAMILY TREE FARMS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7LASERSHIP, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CENTRAL TRANSPORT LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5UPS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SNOW HILL GRAIN, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24ELIZABETHTOWN LEWIS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10UPS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CWI LOGISTICS, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5FIFTH GEAR, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7RYDER INTEGRATED LOG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CASCIO STORAGE AND W…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MESABA AIRLINES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CJ LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NORTHERN PIPELINE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CALEDONIA-MUMFORD CS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4NYSTACC SENECA RIVER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2U.S. NAVAL MAGAZINE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15U.S. Postal Service …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
U.S. Postal Service - Metro Plex has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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 - Metro Plex in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, U.S. Postal Service - Metro Plex sits at penalty rank #3,599 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($1,000 assessed).

How U.S. Postal Service - Metro Plex Compares

U.S. Postal Service - Metro Plex's 1.00 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 below peers (0.16x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-04-23

Last Inspection

2017-01-26

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$333

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $333 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

3

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

$7,243

Current Penalty Amount

$1,000

Penalty Reduction

86.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,243 from the initial assessment of $7,243. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric U.S. Postal Service - Metro Plex Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 3 3.2
Total Penalty $1,000 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $333 $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 - Metro Plex, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,000 here).

C.W. Peters, LLC DBA Wayne's Towing $1,000 NC Americold Realty Trust $1,000 OR TP Trucking LLC $1,000 OR Aos 43 $1,000 ME

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Family Tree Farms, INC. 3 insp. Reedley, CA Lasership, INC. 3 insp. Woburn, MA Central Transport LLC 3 insp. Gibsonia, PA Ups 3 insp. Tampa, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

C.W. Peters, LLC DBA Wayne's Towing
Wilmington, NC
2 inspections $1,000
Americold Realty Trust
Woodburn, OR
2 inspections $1,000
TP Trucking LLC
Medford, OR
2 inspections $1,000
Aos 43
Milo, ME
2 inspections $1,000
United States Postal Service
Bedford Park, IL
2 inspections $1,000

Compare U.S. Postal Service - Metro Plex vs C.W. Peters, LLC DBA Wayne's Towing side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use U.S. Postal Service - Metro Plex'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 - Metro Plex against C.W. Peters, LLC DBA Wayne's Towing, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether U.S. Postal Service - Metro Plex'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 - Metro Plex safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, U.S. Postal Service - Metro Plex's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does U.S. Postal Service - Metro Plex have? ▼
U.S. Postal Service - Metro Plex has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,000.
How many OSHA inspections has U.S. Postal Service - Metro Plex had? ▼
U.S. Postal Service - Metro Plex has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-23 and the most recent on 2017-01-26. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for U.S. Postal Service - Metro Plex? ▼
U.S. Postal Service - Metro Plex has been assessed $1,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,243 (a 86.2% reduction).
What industry does U.S. Postal Service - Metro Plex operate in? ▼
U.S. Postal Service - Metro Plex 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 - Metro Plex 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 - Metro Plex ranks #86,842 (the lower 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 - Metro Plex's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
U.S. Postal Service - Metro Plex's total OSHA penalty of $1,000 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, TP Trucking LLC in Medford, OR is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $1,000 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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