FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION — a couriers and express delivery services facility located at 7802 N. CEDAR AVE., LUBBOCK, TX 79403 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $25,868.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-10-17.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $25,868.00 is more than 4.7× the national average of $5,543.54 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 492110). This sector encompasses 12,040 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $66.7M.
State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 28, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 23, 2018. Of the 3 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $25,868.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $8,622.67 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against this Federal Express facility highlights a concentrated breakdown in hazardous energy control, specifically
This facility's $25,868 penalty is higher than 96% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 492110 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $12,319.
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What OSHA violations was FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION cited for?
FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION received 3 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $25,868.00. The inspection opened on 2017-10-17.
How much was FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $25,868.00 against FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION in LUBBOCK, TX. Average per citation: $8,622.67.
Is FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION has a risk score of 6 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Couriers and Express Delivery Services facilities is $5,543.54. This facility penalty of $25,868.00 is above the industry average.