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U.S. Postal Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), U.S. Postal Service has a mixed safety record: 10 violations across 10 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 10% by penalty60% serious
$31,871
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
#9,692
of 100,495 penalized employers

U.S. Postal Service in Las Vegas, NV has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $31,871. 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. Postal Service 10 times over 12 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 10% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 6 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 runs far above peers (5.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Americold Logistics LLC in Green Bay, WI is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $31,850 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
90%
of penalized employers rank lower

How U.S. Postal Service compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows U.S. Postal Service runs far above peers (5.3x 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

$31,871 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About U.S. Postal Service

The federal enforcement record for U.S. Postal Service in Las Vegas, NV includes 10 OSHA inspections and 10 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 6 (60.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $45,132 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $31,871 - a 29.4% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $3,187. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,058 per employer, this record runs far above peers (5.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2012-12-26 to 2025-06-03, a window of roughly 12 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2012-12-26

Last Inspection

2025-06-03

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,187

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,294

What this shows 10 inspections over 12 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $3,187 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,294.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$45,132

Current Penalty Amount

$31,871

Penalty Reduction

29.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,261 from the initial assessment of $45,132. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How U.S. Postal Service compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 10,024 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric U.S. Postal Service Industry Avg
Inspections 10 1.8
Violations 10 3.2
Total Penalty $31,871 $6,058
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,187 $3,294
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is U.S. Postal Service safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, U.S. Postal Service's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 10 violations across 10 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does U.S. Postal Service have? ▼
U.S. Postal Service has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $31,871.
How many OSHA inspections has U.S. Postal Service had? ▼
U.S. Postal Service has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-12-26 and the most recent on 2025-06-03. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for U.S. Postal Service? ▼
U.S. Postal Service has been assessed $31,871 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $45,132 (a 29.4% reduction).
Does U.S. Postal Service have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. U.S. Postal Service has 6 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 U.S. Postal Service operate in? ▼
U.S. Postal Service operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 491110). This industry has 10,024 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,434 total OSHA inspections and $60.73M in cumulative penalties.
How does U.S. Postal Service's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
U.S. Postal Service's total OSHA penalty of $31,871 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,058 per employer (5.3x the average). The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Americold Logistics LLC in Green Bay, WI is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $31,850 in current penalties.

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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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