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Transportation & Warehousing · Trenton, NJ

U.S. Postal Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), U.S. Postal Service ranks #48,336 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$6,380
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#48,336
of 99,447 penalized employers

U.S. Postal Service in Trenton, NJ 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: $6,380. 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 3 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #48,336 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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Priority 1 Ambulance Services, LLC in Midlothian, VA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#48,336
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 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$6,380 Bottom 49% least affordable more affordable than 49% 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.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7PIONEER WAREHOUSING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10AMERIFLIGHT LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11UPS MAIL INNOVATIONS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MTA NYCT MOW HVAC SH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BETHLEHEM CSD TRANS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11EMPIRE AIRLINES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1TRANSTECH NW INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5GRAIN MILLERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11MOUNT VERNON TRANSFE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11FEDERAL MARINE TERMI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GALT JOINT UNION HIG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SUNBELT FURNITURE XP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14WALMART INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MTA NYCT JAMAICA TRA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11A & C PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12AMSCAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5GATX RAIL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9U.S. Postal Service, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
U.S. Postal Service 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 in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, U.S. Postal Service ranks #2,106 at $6,380 current penalty.

How U.S. Postal Service Compares

U.S. Postal Service'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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-11-21

Last Inspection

2025-02-21

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,127

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 13 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,127 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$7,700

Current Penalty Amount

$6,380

Penalty Reduction

17.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,320 from the initial assessment of $7,700. 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 3 1.9
Violations 3 3.2
Total Penalty $6,380 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,127 $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 NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,380 here).

KC Sandcastle, LLC $6,370 MT Port of Tacoma $6,390 WA Silgan Plastics, LLC $6,394 WV Osceola Cotton Company, LLC $6,395 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

U.S. Postal Service 3 insp. Petaluma, CA Pioneer Warehousing & Distribution, LLC 3 insp. Liverpool, NY Ameriflight LLC 3 insp. Portland, OR Ups Mail Innovations 3 insp. Kansas City, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mountain Limo - Dial A Ride
Telluride, CO
0 inspections $0
Cundari 19030
Feasterville Trevose, PA
0 inspections $0
KC Sandcastle, LLC
Sidney, MT
2 inspections $6,370
Port of Tacoma
Tacoma, WA
4 inspections $6,390
Priority 1 Ambulance Services, LLC
Midlothian, VA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use U.S. Postal Service's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 3 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 have? ▼
U.S. Postal Service has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,380.
How many OSHA inspections has U.S. Postal Service had? ▼
U.S. Postal Service has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-11-21 and the most recent on 2025-02-21. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for U.S. Postal Service? ▼
U.S. Postal Service has been assessed $6,380 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,700 (a 17.1% reduction).
Does U.S. Postal Service have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. U.S. Postal Service 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 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 #48,336 (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 $6,380 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Priority 1 Ambulance Services, LLC in Midlothian, VA 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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