Administrative & Waste Services · Chicago, IL

U.S. Post Office

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), U.S. Post Office has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: $1,545
Back wages owed

U.S. Post Office in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $1,545 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected U.S. Post Office once. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1,545 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, ASAP Security Staffing & Training, LLC in Memphis, TN is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious: $1,545
in back wages recovered

What the Data Says About U.S. Post Office

The federal enforcement record for U.S. Post Office in Chicago, IL shows 1 OSHA inspection with zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against U.S. Post Office to date. The Administrative & Waste Services sector average runs $3,722 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $1,545 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker.

Inspection activity spans from 2016-07-30 to 2016-07-30, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-07-30

Last Inspection

2016-07-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,191

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,191.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$1,545

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$1,545

Avg Back Wages per Case

$1,545

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that U.S. Post Office owed $1,545 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 1 violation. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How U.S. Post Office compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,901 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	U.S. Post Office	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	1.2
Violations	0	2.7
Total Penalty	$0	$3,722
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$3,191

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is U.S. Post Office safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, U.S. Post Office's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 1 inspections. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does U.S. Post Office have? ▼

U.S. Post Office has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has U.S. Post Office had? ▼

U.S. Post Office has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-07-30 and the most recent on 2016-07-30. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for U.S. Post Office? ▼

U.S. Post Office has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $1,545 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Has U.S. Post Office been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against U.S. Post Office, resulting in $1,545 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does U.S. Post Office operate in? ▼

U.S. Post Office operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561431). This industry has 12,901 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,048 total OSHA inspections and $48.01M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if U.S. Post Office owes me wages? ▼

If you believe U.S. Post Office owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $1,545 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

How does U.S. Post Office's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

U.S. Post Office's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,722 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, ASAP Security Staffing & Training, LLC in Memphis, TN is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $0 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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