U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
2365 1ST ST.N.E. (CENTERPOINT BRANCH), BIRMINGHAM, AL 35215
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Inspection records
Dec 22, 2020#345259246Dec 22, 2020Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#345259246$21,4554 viol.4 violations$21,455 in penalties
Inspection #345259246
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 22, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 11, 2021
- Final Order
- Jul 29, 2021
- Closed
- Nov 24, 2021
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 56
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $21,455
- Penalties on Record
- $21,455
- Site Address
- 5310 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35212
- Industry
- 491110
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $5,851 | $5,851 | Jun 29, 2021 | - | Jul 29, 2021 |
| 01002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 A03 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $7,802 | $7,802 | Jul 14, 2021 | - | Jul 29, 2021 |
| 01003A | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 B02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $7,802 | $7,802 | Jul 14, 2021 | - | Jul 29, 2021 |
| 01003B | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 B07 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 14, 2021 | - | Jul 29, 2021 |
Failure to Abate Penalties2 citations, $4,681 in FTA penalties on record
OSHA's enforcement record shows Failure to Abate (FTA) activity recorded against 2 citations issued in this inspection. An FTA penalty is assessed during a follow-up inspection when OSHA's records indicate a previously cited hazard was not corrected by the abatement date. Each row below shows the FTA fields published on the original citation record: the follow-up inspection number, the FTA issuance date, the FTA penalty amount, and any FTA contest or final order date on record.
| Citation | FTA Inspection | FTA Issuance | FTA Penalty | FTA Contest | FTA Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01003A | #1549803 | Sep 29, 2021 | $4,681 | - | Nov 1, 2021 |
| 01003B | #1549803 | Sep 29, 2021 | - | - | Nov 1, 2021 |
Dec 22, 2020#345259147Dec 22, 2020Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#345259147$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #345259147
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 22, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 11, 2021
- Closed
- Jun 11, 2021
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 50
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3501 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Industry
- 491110
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Mar 11, 2020#344688056Mar 11, 2020Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#344688056$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #344688056
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 11, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 28, 2020
- Closed
- Sep 1, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 350
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4500 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Industry
- 491110
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Feb 25, 2020#344652888Feb 25, 2020Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#344652888$1,1042 viol.2 violations$1,104 in penalties
Inspection #344652888
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 25, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 14, 2020
- Final Order
- May 26, 2020
- Closed
- Jul 24, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,840
- Penalties on Record
- $1,104
- Site Address
- 351 24th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Industry
- 491110
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 J05 I | Other | 1 | 120 | $920 | $552 | May 29, 2020 | - | May 26, 2020 |
| 01002 | 1910.1020 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19101020 G01 | Other | 1 | 120 | $920 | $552 | May 29, 2020 | - | May 26, 2020 |
Aug 13, 2019#344227491Aug 13, 2019Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#344227491$68,9164 viol.4 violations$68,916 in penalties
Inspection #344227491
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 13, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 24, 2020
- Contested
- Mar 9, 2020
- Final Order
- Jul 17, 2020
- Closed
- Sep 25, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 400
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 3 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $137,830
- Penalties on Record
- $68,916
- Site Address
- 4500 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35202
- Industry
- 491110
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B02 IV | Serious | 1 | 2 | $8,483 | $8,483 | Mar 9, 2020 | Jul 17, 2020 | |
| 02001 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Repeat | 2 | 2 | $2,121 | $2,121 | Aug 17, 2020 | Mar 9, 2020 | Jul 17, 2020 |
| 02002 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 A | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $63,613 | $29,156 | Aug 17, 2020 | Mar 9, 2020 | Jul 17, 2020 |
| 02003 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 III | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $63,613 | $29,156 | Aug 17, 2020 | Mar 9, 2020 | Jul 17, 2020 |
May 29, 2019#344041769May 29, 2019Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#344041769$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #344041769
Dates
- Opened
- May 29, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- May 29, 2019
- Closed
- Jun 4, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Federal
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 23
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1101 Elizabeth Ave., Birmingham, AL 35217
- Industry
- 491110
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Mar 6, 2019#343838017Mar 6, 2019Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#343838017$9941 viol.1 violation$994 in penalties
Inspection #343838017
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 6, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 6, 2019
- Final Order
- Jun 6, 2019
- Closed
- Jun 7, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $994
- Penalties on Record
- $994
- Site Address
- 351 24th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Industry
- 491110
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 B11 II | Other | 1 | 2 | $994 | $994 | May 21, 2019 | - | Jun 6, 2019 |
Oct 22, 2018#343547733Oct 22, 2018Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#343547733$4061 viol.1 violation$406 in penalties
Inspection #343547733
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 22, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 22, 2018
- Final Order
- Jan 4, 2019
- Closed
- Jan 7, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $406
- Penalties on Record
- $406
- Site Address
- 351 24th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Industry
- 491110
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L04 II B | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $406 | $406 | - | Jan 4, 2019 |
Sep 11, 2018#343456638Sep 11, 2018Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#343456638$40,6331 viol.1 violation$40,633 in penalties
Inspection #343456638
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 11, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 22, 2019
- Final Order
- Mar 1, 2019
- Closed
- Apr 12, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 165
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $62,513
- Penalties on Record
- $40,633
- Site Address
- 4500 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Industry
- 491110
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 B03 | Repeat | 1 | 12 | $62,513 | $40,633 | Apr 21, 2019 | - | Mar 1, 2019 |
May 9, 2018#343149027May 9, 2018Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#343149027$1,8451 viol.1 violation$1,845 in penalties
Inspection #343149027
Dates
- Opened
- May 9, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- May 9, 2018
- Final Order
- Oct 24, 2018
- Closed
- Oct 24, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 90,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $1,845
- Penalties on Record
- $1,845
- Site Address
- 4500 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Industry
- 491110
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L04 III | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $1,845 | $1,845 | Oct 23, 2018 | - | Oct 24, 2018 |
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
A company page groups inspections with the same normalized employer name, city and state; it is not a legal-entity identifier (how pages are grouped).
This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.
OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.
OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, violations table fields fta_insp_nr, fta_issuance_date, fta_penalty, fta_contest_date, fta_final_order_date. The FTA follow-up inspection is linked via fta_insp_nr to the inspection activity number (exact government key). When the follow-up inspection is not currently on record in SafetyRecord, the inspection number is shown without a link.
Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
43 inspections, 1992 to 2024. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.