Transportation & Warehousing · Kansas City, MO

Usps

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Usps has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: $6,984
Back wages owed

Usps in Kansas City, MO has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. The employer also has 9 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) cases on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Usps once. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $6,984 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. For comparison, NED Transportation Services in Milton, VT is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious: $6,984
in back wages recovered

What the Data Says About Usps

The federal enforcement record for Usps in Kansas City, MO shows 1 OSHA inspection with zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Usps to date. The Transportation & Warehousing sector average runs $6,058 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 9 cases producing $6,984 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2016-01-06 to 2016-01-06, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-01-06

Last Inspection

2016-01-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,294

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,294.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$6,984

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$2,328

Avg Back Wages per Case

$776

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Usps owed $6,984 in back wages to 3 employees across 9 cases and 10 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Usps compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 10,024 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Usps	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	1.8
Violations	0	3.2
Total Penalty	$0	$6,058
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$3,294

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Usps safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Usps's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 1 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 Usps have? ▼

Usps has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has Usps had? ▼

Usps has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-01-06 and the most recent on 2016-01-06. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Usps? ▼

Usps has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $6,984 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Has Usps been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 9 enforcement cases against Usps, resulting in $6,984 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Usps operate in? ▼

Usps operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 491110). This industry has 10,024 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,434 total OSHA inspections and $60.73M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Usps owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Usps owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $6,984 in back wages owed by this employer across 9 cases.

How does Usps's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Usps's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,058 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, NED Transportation Services in Milton, VT is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $0 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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