How many OSHA inspections has U.S. POSTAL SERVICE had?

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE has been inspected 65 times by OSHA between Jan 8, 1988 and Apr 3, 2019, with 44 violations and $81,187 in penalties on record.

What OSHA standards apply to Transportation and Warehousing?

Warehousing, storage, and transportation support employers must comply with OSHA General Industry standards. The most commonly cited areas include forklift and powered industrial truck operation (1910.178), fall protection on elevated surfaces, hazard communication (1910.1200), emergency exits (1910.36-37), and personal protective equipment requirements (1910.132).

How does Indiana's state OSHA plan work?

Indiana operates its own OSHA-approved state plan through the Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration (IOSHA), covering both private and public sector workers. IOSHA conducts inspections and enforces standards at least as effective as federal OSHA.

What is a Serious violation under OSHA?

A Serious violation is cited when there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a hazard, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. Serious violations carry mandatory penalties. For 2025, the maximum penalty for a serious violation is $16,550 per violation. The actual amount may be adjusted based on factors including employer size, good faith efforts, and violation history.

What is a Repeat violation under OSHA?

A Repeat violation is issued when an employer has been previously cited for a substantially similar condition within the past five years. Repeat violations carry penalties up to $165,514 per violation for 2025. OSHA checks the employer's inspection history across all establishments to determine whether a prior citation for a similar hazard exists.

What do high OSHA penalty amounts indicate?

Higher penalty amounts typically result from Willful or Repeat violations, which carry maximums of $165,514 per violation (2025). Large penalty totals can also result from multiple Serious violations cited during a single inspection. Penalty amounts reflect OSHA's assessment of the severity and nature of the hazards found, not necessarily the overall safety culture of the employer. Employers may contest penalties through informal conference or formal proceedings.

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE

$81,187

Penalties

Violations

Inspections

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE

1300 EAST 86TH STREET, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46240

NAICS 491110 - Records current through Apr 3, 2019

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE has had 65 OSHA inspections since Jan 8, 1988, resulting in 44 violations and $81,187 in penalties on record.

As reported in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review.

13Serious

0Willful

2Repeat

29Other

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1910.1200Hazard Communication	9	$0
1910.178Powered Industrial Trucks	9	$28,131
1904.35Employee involvement	4	$3,325
1910.22Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements	4	$11,450
1910.151Medical Services and First Aid	2	$0
1910.176Handling Materials - General	2	$2,140
1910.215Abrasive Wheel Machinery	2	$0
1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus	2	$0
1910.132Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements	2	$3,200
5A0001General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)	1	$12,675

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#343903308	Apr 3, 2019	Complaint	Partial	0	$0
#343680435	Dec 27, 2018	Complaint	Partial	1	$4,500
#343600441	Nov 14, 2018	Complaint	Partial	0	$0
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