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U.S. Postal Service - West Valley LDC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), U.S. Postal Service - West Valley LDC ranks #65,105 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty83% serious
$3,462
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#65,105
of 99,447 penalized employers

U.S. Postal Service - West Valley LDC in Phoenix, AZ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,462. 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 - West Valley LDC 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #65,105 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, LDR Transportation Inc. in Waterbury, CT is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#65,105
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 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 - West Valley LDC runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$3,462 Top 35% most affordable more affordable than 65% 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 - West Valley LDC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNJ TURNPIKE AUTHORIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SWISSPORT USA, LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SORENSEN MOVING AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2APL LIMITED, KODIAK, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LGSTX SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CBI DISTRIBUTING CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33PL WORLDWIDE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FFE TRANSPORTATION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5THE LYMAN GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FIRST STUDENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19PREMIER AVIATION OVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AMERIJET INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SALEM MUNICIPAL PORT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EAST COAST TERMINAL,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VELOCITY EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14S.P.E. (GUAM) INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SAMSON TUG AND BARGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUBURBAN MOBILITY AU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GXO LOGISTICS SUPPLY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U.S. Postal Service …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
U.S. Postal Service - West Valley LDC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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 - West Valley LDC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, U.S. Postal Service - West Valley LDC ranks #2,794 at $3,462 current penalty.

How U.S. Postal Service - West Valley LDC Compares

U.S. Postal Service - West Valley LDC's 3.00 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-06-29

Last Inspection

2017-03-01

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,731

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,731 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$13,656

Current Penalty Amount

$3,462

Penalty Reduction

74.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,194 from the initial assessment of $13,656. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric U.S. Postal Service - West Valley LDC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 6 3.2
Total Penalty $3,462 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,731 $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 - West Valley LDC, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,462 here).

United Parcel Service $3,460 CA A2z Freight & Convention Services $3,460 NV Swissport USA INC $3,457 CO Metroplex Harriman Corporation $3,470 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

NJ Turnpike Authority - Garden State Parkway 2 insp. Tinton Falls, NJ Swissport USA, LTD 2 insp. Flushing, NY Sorensen Moving and Storage of Orlando Company, INC. 2 insp. Orlando, FL Apl Limited, Kodiak 2 insp. Kodiak, AK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Almost Heaven WV Traffic Control
Grafton, WV
0 inspections $0
United Parcel Service
San Francisco, CA
3 inspections $3,460
A2z Freight & Convention Services
Henderson, NV
2 inspections $3,460
LDR Transportation Inc.
Waterbury, CT
0 inspections $0
Swissport USA INC
Denver, CO
2 inspections $3,457

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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 - West Valley LDC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, U.S. Postal Service - West Valley LDC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. 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 - West Valley LDC have? ▼
U.S. Postal Service - West Valley LDC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,462.
How many OSHA inspections has U.S. Postal Service - West Valley LDC had? ▼
U.S. Postal Service - West Valley LDC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-29 and the most recent on 2017-03-01. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for U.S. Postal Service - West Valley LDC? ▼
U.S. Postal Service - West Valley LDC has been assessed $3,462 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,656 (a 74.6% reduction).
Does U.S. Postal Service - West Valley LDC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. U.S. Postal Service - West Valley LDC has 5 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 - West Valley LDC operate in? ▼
U.S. Postal Service - West Valley LDC 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 - West Valley LDC 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 - West Valley LDC ranks #65,105 (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 - West Valley LDC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
U.S. Postal Service - West Valley LDC's total OSHA penalty of $3,462 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, LDR Transportation Inc. in Waterbury, CT 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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