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U.S. Postal Service - ST. Paul Processing & Distribution Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), U.S. Postal Service - ST. Paul Processing & Distribution Center ranks #45,230 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$7,012
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#45,230
of 99,447 penalized employers

U.S. Postal Service - ST. Paul Processing & Distribution Center in Eagan, MN has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,012. 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 - ST. Paul Processing & Distribution Center 5 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.4 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #45,230 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Michigan Natural Storage in Wyoming, MI is another transportation & warehousing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $7,003 in current penalties.

0.4
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#45,230
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 84/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (0.4 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 - ST. Paul Processing & Distribution Center sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$7,012 Bottom 45% least affordable more affordable than 45% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 - ST. Paul Processing & Distribution Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR TREE DISTRIBU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8USPS-PROCESSING & DI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2LINDEN BULK TRANSPOR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9WAYNE INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13HAWAII STEVEDORES, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6V.I. PORT AUTHORITY …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1EAGLE RAILCAR SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9CLAUSEN OYSTERS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6YELLOW BANKS RIVER T…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8AMAZON.COM SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0DAWSON LOGISTICS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11AMA, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6MAT HOLDINGS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5MCCRACKEN MOTOR FREI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24MTA NYCT ENY OVERHAU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15WEPFER MARINE OF CAL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14VEECO HOLDINGS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3TICO, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5U.S. Postal Service …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2
U.S. Postal Service - ST. Paul Processing & Distribution Center has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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 - ST. Paul Processing & Distribution Center in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: U.S. Postal Service - ST. Paul Processing & Distribution Center is the #1,960 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($7,012).

How U.S. Postal Service - ST. Paul Processing & Distribution Center Compares

U.S. Postal Service - ST. Paul Processing & Distribution Center's 0.40 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2013-01-14

Last Inspection

2020-11-17

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,402

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 5 inspections over 8 years, averaging 0.4 violations per visit. That's $1,402 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$8,415

Current Penalty Amount

$7,012

Penalty Reduction

16.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,403 from the initial assessment of $8,415. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How U.S. Postal Service - ST. Paul Processing & Distribution Center compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric U.S. Postal Service - ST. Paul Processing & Distribution Center Industry Avg
Inspections 5 1.9
Violations 2 3.2
Total Penalty $7,012 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,402 $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 - ST. Paul Processing & Distribution Center, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,012 here).

Fosdick LLC $7,015 NV Michigan Natural Storage $7,003 MI Sherwood Food Distributors, L.L.C. $7,022 GA United Parcel Service INC. $7,000 UT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dollar Tree Distribution, INC 5 insp. Stockton, CA Usps-Processing & Distribution Center 5 insp. San Antonio, TX Linden Bulk Transportation, LLC 5 insp. Linden, NJ Wayne Industries INC 5 insp. Wayne, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Fosdick LLC
Reno, NV
5 inspections $7,015
Jerry's Hauling
Coralville, IA
1 inspections $1,500
Michigan Natural Storage
Wyoming, MI
3 inspections $7,003
Sherwood Food Distributors, L.L.C.
Atlanta, GA
2 inspections $7,022
Swissport
Jamaica, NY
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 - ST. Paul Processing & Distribution Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, U.S. Postal Service - ST. Paul Processing & Distribution Center's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 5 inspections, including 2 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 - ST. Paul Processing & Distribution Center have? ▼
U.S. Postal Service - ST. Paul Processing & Distribution Center has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,012.
How many OSHA inspections has U.S. Postal Service - ST. Paul Processing & Distribution Center had? ▼
U.S. Postal Service - ST. Paul Processing & Distribution Center has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-14 and the most recent on 2020-11-17. This averages 0.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for U.S. Postal Service - ST. Paul Processing & Distribution Center? ▼
U.S. Postal Service - ST. Paul Processing & Distribution Center has been assessed $7,012 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,415 (a 16.7% reduction).
Does U.S. Postal Service - ST. Paul Processing & Distribution Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. U.S. Postal Service - ST. Paul Processing & Distribution Center has 2 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.
What industry does U.S. Postal Service - ST. Paul Processing & Distribution Center operate in? ▼
U.S. Postal Service - ST. Paul Processing & Distribution Center 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 - ST. Paul Processing & Distribution Center 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 - ST. Paul Processing & Distribution Center ranks #45,230 (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 - ST. Paul Processing & Distribution Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
U.S. Postal Service - ST. Paul Processing & Distribution Center's total OSHA penalty of $7,012 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Michigan Natural Storage in Wyoming, MI is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $7,003 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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