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United States Post Office

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United States Post Office ranks #49,680 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,075
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#49,680
of 99,447 penalized employers

United States Post Office in O Fallon, MO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,075. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected United States Post Office 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #49,680 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Piedmont Airlines, INC. DBA US Airways Express in Charlotte, NC is another transportation & warehousing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $6,075 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#49,680
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How United States Post Office compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows United States Post Office sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$6,075 Top 50% most affordable more affordable than 50% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is United States Post Office.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.114.221.228.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCANADIAN NATIONAL RA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13RM CUSTOMHOUSE BROKE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4USF HOLLAND, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4A & K RAILROAD MATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MAGILL TRUCK LINES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SOUTHERN SOURCE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27U. S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KC SANDCASTLE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COLD-LINK LOGISTICS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ADIRONDACK RECORDS M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TYTAN EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VISION EXPRESS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JUDGE WAREHOUSING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ARMSTRONG RELOCATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RELIANCE GRANITE AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3XSEED DELIVERY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GUAM HARDWOOD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1United States Post O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
United States Post Office has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

United States Post Office in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, United States Post Office sits at penalty rank #2,157 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($6,075 assessed).

How United States Post Office Compares

United States Post Office's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-04-08

Last Inspection

2015-04-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,038

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $3,038 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$8,100

Current Penalty Amount

$6,075

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,025 from the initial assessment of $8,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How United States Post Office compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric United States Post Office Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 3 3.2
Total Penalty $6,075 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,038 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for United States Post Office, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,075 here).

Universal Truckload, INC. $6,075 PA Piedmont Airlines, INC. DBA US Airways Express $6,075 NC Hawaiian Air $6,076 AS D&J Management Services, INC. $6,084 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Canadian National Railroad 2 insp. Memphis, TN RM Customhouse Brokers, INC. 2 insp. El Paso, TX Usf Holland, INC. 2 insp. McCook, IL A & K Railroad Material, INC. 2 insp. Hamden, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Universal Truckload, INC.
Murrysville, PA
2 inspections $6,075
Piedmont Airlines, INC. DBA US Airways Express
Charlotte, NC
4 inspections $6,075
Hawaiian Air
Pago Pago, AS
2 inspections $6,076
Timothy Hiroji Jittu
Helena, MT
0 inspections $0
D&J Management Services, INC.
Valley, AL
2 inspections $6,084

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What to do with this record

Use United States Post Office's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is United States Post Office safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, United States Post Office's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does United States Post Office have? ▼
United States Post Office has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,075.
How many OSHA inspections has United States Post Office had? ▼
United States Post Office has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-04-08 and the most recent on 2015-04-08. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for United States Post Office? ▼
United States Post Office has been assessed $6,075 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,100 (a 25.0% reduction).
Does United States Post Office have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. United States Post Office has 3 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does United States Post Office operate in? ▼
United States Post Office operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 491110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does United States Post Office rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, United States Post Office ranks #49,680 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does United States Post Office's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
United States Post Office's total OSHA penalty of $6,075 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Piedmont Airlines, INC. DBA US Airways Express in Charlotte, NC is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $6,075 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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