Transportation & Warehousing · Wichita, KS

Usps

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Usps ranks #25,972 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 1 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 25, 2026

$14,000
OSHA penalties: 6
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: #25,972
of 99,447 penalized employers

Usps in Wichita, KS has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,000. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 3 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. 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. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #25,972 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $3,048 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. For comparison, Tsa Stores INC DBA Sports Authority in Fontana, CA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $17,035 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection: 66.7%
of violations were serious: #25,972
of 99,447 penalized employers: $3,048
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 47/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $3K in back wages owed across 4 WHD cases ($762 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Usps

$14,000
Transportation & Warehousing avg

$6,129

What this shows Usps runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$14,000 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Usps.

Usps has 1 OSHA inspection 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.

Usps in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Usps sits at penalty rank #1,149 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($14,000 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Usps ranks #2,880 among 3,616 Transportation & Warehousing employers with WHD recoveries ($3,048).

Combined federal exposure here: $14,000 OSHA penalties plus $3,048 WHD back wages (17.9% of the combined total is wage recovery).

OSHA penalties $14,000 (82%) WHD back wages $3,048 (18%)

How Usps Compares

Usps's 6.00 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 above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-07-17

Last Inspection

2015-07-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$14,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $14,000 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Serious

66.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$35,000

Current Penalty Amount

$14,000

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$17,048

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $21,000 from the initial assessment of $35,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$3,048

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$1,524

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$762

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Usps owed $3,048 in back wages to 2 employees across 4 cases and 3 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 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Usps	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	1.9
Violations	6	3.2
Total Penalty	$14,000	$6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$14,000	$3,295

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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Usps, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,000 here).

U.S. Postal Service $14,000 MI Ceres Gulf, INC. $14,000 LA Bosserman Aviation Equipment, INC. $14,000 OH U.S. Postal Service $14,000 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Dean Transportation 1 insp. Lansing, MI Professional Expediting, INC. 1 insp. Lexington, KY Xceed Resources 1 insp. El Paso, TX United States Cold Storage 1 insp. Bethlehem, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dreisbach Enterprises, INC.

Richmond, CA

2 inspections $17,050

Gulf Stevedoring Services

Galveston, TX

2 inspections $17,052

Double D Express, INC.

Springfield, IL

2 inspections $17,042

Blue Star of Niagara

Niagara Falls, NY

0 inspections $0

Tsa Stores INC DBA Sports Authority

Fontana, CA

2 inspections $17,035

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What to do with this record

Use Usps's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Usps against Dreisbach Enterprises, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Usps also carries $3,048 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Usps safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Usps's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 violations across 1 inspections, including 4 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 Usps have? ▼

Usps has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,000.

How many OSHA inspections has Usps had? ▼

Usps has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-07-17 and the most recent on 2015-07-17. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Usps? ▼

Usps has been assessed $14,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $35,000 (a 60.0% reduction). Additionally, $3,048 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Usps have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Usps has 4 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.

Has Usps been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 4 enforcement cases against Usps, resulting in $3,048 in back wages owed to 2 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 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M 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 $3,048 in back wages owed by this employer across 4 cases.

Where does Usps rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Usps ranks #25,972 (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 Usps's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Usps's total OSHA penalty of $14,000 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tsa Stores INC DBA Sports Authority in Fontana, CA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $17,035 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.