Tier 5 Standard

FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE SYSTEM, INC.

📍 635 COMMUNITY DRIVE, SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT 05403🏭 Couriers and Express Delivery Services (NAICS 492110)📅 2022-12-29
$11,189.00
Total Penalties
2
Citations
3/100
Risk Score
397
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE SYSTEM, INC. — a couriers and express delivery services facility located at 635 COMMUNITY DRIVE, SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT 05403 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $11,189.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-12-29.

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 $11,189.00 is more than 2.0× 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 VT, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 9,785 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,373.10.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 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. 1 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 November 24, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 13, 2023. 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 cumulative penalty of $11,189.00 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 $5,594.50 falls within the standard penalty range.

Citation Matrix — 2 Citations
29 CFR 1910.25(b)(03)
Stairway Safety
Serious
Penalty: $4,145.00Gravity: 5Issued: November 24, 2021Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.22(c)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $7,044.00Gravity: 5Issued: May 17, 2023Abated: 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE SYSTEM, INC. cited for?

FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE SYSTEM, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $11,189.00. The inspection opened on 2022-12-29.

How much was FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE SYSTEM, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $11,189.00 against FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE SYSTEM, INC. in SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT. Average per citation: $5,594.50.

Is FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE SYSTEM, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE SYSTEM, INC. 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 $11,189.00 is above the industry average.