UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. — a local messengers and local delivery facility located at 15994 S. DUPONT HWY, HARRINGTON, DE 19952 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $162,246.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-06-20.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $162,246.00 is more than 29.3× the national average of $5,543.54 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 492210). This sector encompasses 12,040 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $66.7M.
State Context: Within DE, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 5,902 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,743.73.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 4 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. 2 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 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 January 15, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 11, 2025. Of the 4 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 $40,561.50 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 profile for this UPS facility reveals a troubling pattern of recidivism regarding fundamental life-safety standards.
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What OSHA violations was UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. cited for?
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. received 4 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $162,246.00. The inspection opened on 2025-06-20.
How much was UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $162,246.00 against UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. in HARRINGTON, DE. Average per citation: $40,561.50.
Is UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. has a risk score of 42 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Local Messengers and Local Delivery facilities is $5,543.54. This facility penalty of $162,246.00 is above the industry average.