U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
5500 S. HOWELL AVE., MILWAUKEE, WI 53237 · NAICS 491110
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Inspection records
Feb 23, 2018#342974672Feb 23, 2018Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#342974672$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #342974672
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 23, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 23, 2018
- Closed
- Aug 2, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 345 W. St Paul Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
- 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.
Oct 2, 2014#339978637Oct 2, 2014Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#339978637$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #339978637
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 2, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 4, 2014
- Closed
- Jan 23, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 850
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 345 West St. Paul Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53214
- 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 10, 2014#339630956Mar 10, 2014Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#339630956$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #339630956
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 10, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 14, 2014
- Closed
- Apr 11, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 889
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 345 W. St. Paul Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203
- 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 24, 2011#315120394Mar 24, 2011Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#315120394$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #315120394
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 24, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 24, 2011
- Closed
- Mar 30, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 750
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 345 West St. Paul Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53201
- 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.
Aug 24, 2010#313529745Aug 24, 2010Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#313529745$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #313529745
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 24, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 24, 2010
- Closed
- Jan 21, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 345 West St. Paul Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203
- 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.
Apr 22, 2010#313527160Apr 22, 2010Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#313527160$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #313527160
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 22, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 27, 2010
- Closed
- Apr 28, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 345 W. St. Paul Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203
- 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.
Apr 29, 2008#122394737Apr 29, 2008Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#122394737$3002 viol.2 violations$300 in penalties
Inspection #122394737
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 29, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 24, 2008
- Closed
- Aug 25, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 51
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,500
- Penalties on Record
- $300
- Site Address
- 5500 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53237
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric Acid | 32P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $1,500 | $300 | Jul 8, 2008 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 15, 2008 | - | - |
Jun 15, 2006#309355170Jun 15, 2006Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#309355170$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #309355170
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 15, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 20, 2006
- Closed
- Aug 3, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 13,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 345 West St. Paul Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203
- 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 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 G02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 24, 2006 | - | - |
Nov 28, 2005#309351815Nov 28, 2005Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#309351815$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #309351815
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 28, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 28, 2005
- Closed
- Dec 28, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 51
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5500 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53237
- 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 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 E04 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 26, 2005 | - | - |
Oct 6, 2004#307057836Oct 6, 2004Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#307057836$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #307057836
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 6, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 17, 2004
- Closed
- Nov 19, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 65
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 6215 West Bradley Road, Milwaukee, WI 53223
- 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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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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: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
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.
22 inspections, 1985 to 2018. 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.
Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.
Industry comparison
NAICS 491, 2,234 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.