U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
4000 N.W. 109TH ST., URBANDALE, IA 50395 · NAICS 491110
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Inspection records
May 27, 1999#116011271May 27, 1999Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#116011271$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #116011271
Dates
- Opened
- May 27, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- May 27, 1999
- Closed
- May 27, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 600
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4000 N.w. 109th St., Urbandale, IA 50395
- 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.
Jan 5, 1999#301548285Jan 5, 1999Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#301548285$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #301548285
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 5, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 7, 1999
- Closed
- Jan 7, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 520
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4000 N.w. 109th St., Urbandale, IA 50395
- 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 8, 1998#301548277Oct 8, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#301548277$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #301548277
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 8, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 8, 1998
- Closed
- Oct 15, 1998
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
- 4000 N.w. 109th St., Urbandale, IA 50395
- 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.
Jul 2, 1998#116012170Jul 2, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#116012170$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #116012170
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 2, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 2, 1998
- Closed
- Aug 26, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 465
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4000 N.w. 109th St., Urbandale, IA 50395
- 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 18, 1998#301547683Mar 18, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#301547683$04 viol.4 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #301547683
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 18, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 31, 1998
- Closed
- May 22, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 520
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4000 N.w. 109th St., Urbandale, IA 50395
- 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 A02 | Serious | 17 | 11 | $0 | $0 | Apr 7, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 7, 1998 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Apr 7, 1998 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 G03 | Serious | 1 | 100 | $0 | $0 | Apr 7, 1998 | - | - |
Jan 21, 1998#116012063Jan 21, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#116012063$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #116012063
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 21, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 21, 1998
- Closed
- Feb 19, 1998
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
- 4000 N.w. 109th St., Urbandale, IA 50395
- 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 12, 1997#301547410Aug 12, 1997Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#301547410$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #301547410
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 12, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 17, 1997
- Closed
- Oct 7, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 520
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4000 N.w. 109th St., Urbandale, IA 50395
- Industry
- 491110
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 C02 | Serious | 1 | 66 | $0 | $0 | Sep 22, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 C03 | Serious | 1 | 66 | $0 | $0 | Sep 22, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 D01 | Serious | 1 | 66 | $0 | $0 | Sep 22, 1997 | - | - |
Apr 18, 1997#301547055Apr 18, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#301547055$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #301547055
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 18, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 15, 1997
- Closed
- Jul 15, 1997
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
- 4000 N.w. 109th St., Urbandale, IA 50395
- 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 16, 1996#301547022Aug 16, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#301547022$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #301547022
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 16, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 30, 1996
- Closed
- Sep 30, 1996
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
- 4000 N.w. 109th St., Urbandale, IA 50395
- 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 15, 1996#116010778Apr 15, 1996Unprogrammed Other (J) · Partial scope, Health#116010778$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #116010778
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 15, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 15, 1996
- Closed
- Apr 15, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 400
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4000 N.w. 109th St., Urbandale, IA 50395
- Industry
- 491110
Unprogrammed Other Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed other inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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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.
42 inspections, 1988 to 2023. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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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
Industry comparison
NAICS 491, 2,234 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.