U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
NEW KARNER ROAD, ALBANY, NY 12212
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Inspection records
Apr 15, 2025#348180837Apr 15, 2025Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#348180837$29,2013 viol.3 violations$29,201 in penalties
Inspection #348180837
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 15, 2025
- Closing Conference Date
- May 1, 2025
- Final Order
- Sep 25, 2025
- Closed
- Feb 6, 2026
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 761
- Related Activity
- 5 complaints, 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $44,923
- Penalties on Record
- $29,201
- Site Address
- 30 Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12288
- 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 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L04 II B | Serious | 1 | 2 | $16,550 | $10,758 | Aug 27, 2025 | - | Sep 25, 2025 |
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L04 II E | Serious | 1 | 6 | $16,550 | $10,758 | Aug 27, 2025 | - | Sep 25, 2025 |
| 02001 | 1904.39 Reporting Fatalities, Hospitalizations, Amputations, and Losses of an Eye OSHA citation code: 19040039 A02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $11,823 | $7,685 | Aug 27, 2025 | - | Sep 25, 2025 |
Jul 15, 2011#313764540Jul 15, 2011Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#313764540$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #313764540
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 15, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 19, 2011
- Closed
- Aug 19, 2011
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
- 30 Old Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (all forms) | 84P / 4A | 0 | f/cc |
Dec 16, 2009#313755977Dec 16, 2009Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#313755977$4,4644 viol.4 violations$4,464 in penalties
Inspection #313755977
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 16, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 25, 2010
- Closed
- Jun 16, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 600
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,250
- Penalties on Record
- $4,464
- Site Address
- 30 Karner Road, Albany, NY 12288
- 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 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 A04 | Serious | 1 | 50 | $2,125 | $1,488 | Jun 4, 2010 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 O01 | Serious | 1 | 50 | $2,125 | $1,488 | Jun 4, 2010 | - | - |
| 01006A | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 N01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $1,488 | Jun 4, 2010 | - | - |
| 01006B | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 N04 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 4, 2010 | - | - |
May 11, 2004#307533208May 11, 2004Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#307533208$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #307533208
Dates
- Opened
- May 11, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- May 24, 2004
- Closed
- Jul 27, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 900
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12212
- 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.
Dec 21, 1999#302554266Dec 21, 1999Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#302554266$5002 viol.2 violations$500 in penalties
Inspection #302554266
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 21, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 3, 2000
- Closed
- Mar 3, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,875
- Penalties on Record
- $500
- Site Address
- New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12212
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Other | 2 | 1 | $1,875 | $500 | Feb 15, 2000 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 21, 2000 | - | - |
Dec 1, 1999#302553821Dec 1, 1999Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#302553821$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #302553821
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 1, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 15, 1999
- Closed
- Dec 15, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12212
- 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.
Dec 10, 1996#109051839Dec 10, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#109051839$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #109051839
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 10, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 31, 1997
- Closed
- Apr 18, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,000
- 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
- New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12212
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 Sampling3 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Butoxyethanol | 2 | 0 | ppm |
| Petroleum Distillates (Naphtha) (Rubber Solvent) | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Styrene | 3 | 0 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G08 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Feb 22, 1997 | - | - |
Jun 23, 1993#109876805Jun 23, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#109876805$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #109876805
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 23, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 23, 1993
- Closed
- Sep 20, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,100
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12212
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C09 | Serious | 1 | 100 | $0 | $0 | Aug 24, 1993 | - | - |
Feb 17, 1993#109039073Feb 17, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#109039073$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #109039073
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 17, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 26, 1993
- Closed
- Aug 19, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12212
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Repeat | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Aug 8, 1993 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G08 | Repeat | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Aug 8, 1993 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Aug 7, 1993 | - | - |
Nov 20, 1992#109032755Nov 20, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#109032755$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #109032755
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 20, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 17, 1992
- Closed
- Feb 3, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,300
- 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
- New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12212
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 E01 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 26, 1993 | - | - |
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About these records
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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: 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.
19 inspections, 1987 to 2025. 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.