FEDEX EXPRESS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FEDEX EXPRESS — a couriers and express delivery services facility located at 1815 SW 11TH ST., LAWTON, OK 73501 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $9,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2020-02-27.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $9,000.00 is 62% above 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 OK, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 20,827 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,560.36.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 4 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning June 23, 2020 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 16, 2020. Of the 5 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 total proposed penalty of $9,000.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $9,000 penalty is higher than 80% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 492110 industry in OK. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,055.
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What OSHA violations was FEDEX EXPRESS cited for?
FEDEX EXPRESS received 5 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $9,000.00. The inspection opened on 2020-02-27.
How much was FEDEX EXPRESS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $9,000.00 against FEDEX EXPRESS in LAWTON, OK. Average per citation: $1,800.00.
Is FEDEX EXPRESS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FEDEX EXPRESS has a risk score of 3 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 $9,000.00 is above the industry average.