FEDEX FREIGHT, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FEDEX FREIGHT, INC. — a couriers and express delivery services facility located at 5701 LINDSEY ROAD, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72206 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $33,100.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-10-08.
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 $33,100.00 is more than 6.0× 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 AR, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 15,726 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,714.64.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 April 4, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 30, 2025. Of the 2 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 per-citation average of $16,550.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement action against FedEx Freight’s Little Rock terminal underscores a critical breakdown in the management of powered industrial truck (PIT) operations, specifically regarding pedestrian interface and line-of-sight protocols. By citing standard 1910.178(n)(4) and (n)(6), OSHA identified a failure to enforce fundamental "rules of the road," such as slowing down at obstructed cross-aisles and maintaining a clear view of the path of travel. The assessment of maximum statutory penalties for serious violations—$16,550
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What OSHA violations was FEDEX FREIGHT, INC. cited for?
FEDEX FREIGHT, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $33,100.00. The inspection opened on 2024-10-08.
How much was FEDEX FREIGHT, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $33,100.00 against FEDEX FREIGHT, INC. in LITTLE ROCK, AR. Average per citation: $16,550.00.
Is FEDEX FREIGHT, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FEDEX FREIGHT, INC. has a risk score of 7 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 $33,100.00 is above the industry average.