Tier 5 Standard

FEDEX GROUND

📍 1945 PRAIRIE LN, EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703🏭 Couriers and Express Delivery Services (NAICS 492110)📅 2015-10-08
$12,500.00
Total Penalties
5
Citations
4/100
Risk Score
372
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FEDEX GROUND — a couriers and express delivery services facility located at 1945 PRAIRIE LN, EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $12,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2015-10-08.

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 $12,500.00 is more than 2.3× 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 WI, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 43,331 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,505.68.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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 January 28, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 18, 2016. 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 cumulative penalty of $12,500.00 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 $2,500.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

Industry Benchmark (WI)

This facility's $12,500 penalty is higher than 91% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 492110 industry in WI. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,436.

$5,436
State Avg
$12,500
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 5 Citations
29 CFR 1910.145(c)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $5,500.00Gravity: 5Issued: January 28, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(05)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: January 28, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(07)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 28, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 28, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.145(c)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $7,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 28, 2016Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was FEDEX GROUND cited for?

FEDEX GROUND received 5 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $12,500.00. The inspection opened on 2015-10-08.

How much was FEDEX GROUND fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $12,500.00 against FEDEX GROUND in EAU CLAIRE, WI. Average per citation: $2,500.00.

Is FEDEX GROUND a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, FEDEX GROUND has a risk score of 4 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 $12,500.00 is above the industry average.