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U.S. POSTAL SERVICE

6101 W. MICHIGAN, LANSING, MI, 48917
Operated by United States Postal Service · 1 of 6,876 establishments
491110Postal Service
EIN 410760000

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OSHA inspections
4
over 37 years
Violations
2
$960 in penalties
Penalties
$960
$480 avg
Violations across 3 federal agencies
Enforcement actions from multiple agencies may indicate systemic compliance issues across functions.

Summary

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE has accumulated 2 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 37 years of recorded history, with $960 in total assessed penalties.

The establishment sits in the 49th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 72,799 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 96th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 7 years ago.

Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.

Agency coverage

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE appears in OSHA workplace safety, WHD wage enforcement, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.

OSHA workplace safety

Inspections
4
0.1 / yr · last 37 yrs
Violations
2
0.1 / yr
Penalties
$960
$480 avg / violation
100% serious0% other
Inspection trigger · complaint
2 of 4

50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.

Most-cited OSHA standards

Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 2 distinct standards shown · 2 citations in this view · $960 in penalties.

CFR sectionCitationsInspectionsTotal penaltyFirst citedLast cited
29 CFR 1910.0036 B0411$960Jan 2000Jan 2000
29 CFR 1910.1200 H11Jun 1991Jun 1991

Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.

Peer comparison

49th

Below average violations in NAICS 4911 within MI. Peer group: 72,799 employers. This establishment has 2 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.

Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty percentile
87th
peer median: $0
Inspection frequency
96th
peer median: 1

Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)

No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for U.S. POSTAL SERVICE. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application

Inspection breakdown

Complaint
2

Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.

OSHA severe injury reports

No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for U.S. POSTAL SERVICE. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Activity timeline

Data refreshed
Weekly
First OSHA inspection
Most recent activity
7 years ago

No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 7+ years. Most recent activity: 7 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.

Wage & Hour Division (WHD)

Cases
1
Back wages owed
$0
Employees affected
1

Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.

Wage and hour breakdown by law

Per-statute totals across all closed DOL Wage & Hour cases against this employer. Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty is the separate fine where applicable. Some acts (Davis-Bacon, SCA, CWHSSA, H-2B, CCPA) don't carry a civil penalty field in DOL's data. 1 statute · 1 violation · $0 in backwages

StatutePeriodCasesViolationsWorkersBackwagesCivil penalty
FMLA (family & medical leave)Mar 201911

Source: DOL WHD enforcement database, aggregated per statute. Lifetime totals. A case can cite multiple statutes — so the total here may exceed the case count in the table above.

Wage and hour cases

Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty (CMP) is a separate fine levied on top, where the statute provides for one (FLSA / H-1B / H-2A / MSPA / FMLA / EPPA / FLSA Child Labor; other acts have no CMP column in DOL’s data). The Statutes column lists which laws each case cited. 1 case · $0 in backwages · 1 worker affected

Case periodIndustryStatutesViolationsWorkersBackwagesCivil penalty
Oct 2018 – Mar 2019Postal Service1

Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public. A violation count is the agency’s tally of cited violations (one violation can affect many workers); the workers column counts distinct employees the agency found to be affected.

Mine safety (MSHA)

No MSHA mine safety violations on file for U.S. POSTAL SERVICE. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration

Labor relations (NLRB)

Company-level in MI — for United States Postal Service, not this location alone

Total cases
72
Unfair labor practice
72

National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other United States Postal Service locations in the same state.

NLRB cases

National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 72 cases · 72 ULP

Case numberTypeFiledClosedStatusRegion
07-CA-262785Unfair labor practiceJul 2020Sep 2020ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-053171Unfair labor practiceSep 2010Nov 2010ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-053170Unfair labor practiceSep 2010Oct 2010ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-053027Unfair labor practiceJul 2010Aug 2010ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-052534Unfair labor practiceNov 2009Jan 2010ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-051316Unfair labor practiceJun 2008Jun 2008ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-051277Unfair labor practiceMay 2008Jul 2008ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-051230Unfair labor practiceMay 2008Jun 2008ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-051170Unfair labor practiceApr 2008Jun 2008ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-051116Unfair labor practiceMar 2008Apr 2008ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-051035Unfair labor practiceFeb 2008Oct 2008ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-050916Unfair labor practiceDec 2007Feb 2008ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-050746Unfair labor practiceOct 2007Dec 2007ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-050653Unfair labor practiceSep 2007Apr 2008ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-050367Unfair labor practiceMay 2007Sep 2007ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-050363Unfair labor practiceMay 2007Jun 2007ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-050117Unfair labor practiceJan 2007Jan 2007ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-050071Unfair labor practiceJan 2007Feb 2007ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-049975Unfair labor practiceNov 2006Feb 2007ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-049966Unfair labor practiceNov 2006Feb 2007ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-048297Unfair labor practiceFeb 2005Apr 2005ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-048276Unfair labor practiceJan 2005Apr 2005ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-047485Unfair labor practiceMay 2004Oct 2004ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-047484Unfair labor practiceMay 2004Mar 2007ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-047401Unfair labor practiceApr 2004Aug 2004ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-047392Unfair labor practiceApr 2004Aug 2006ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-047381Unfair labor practiceApr 2004Aug 2004ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-047373Unfair labor practiceApr 2004Jul 2007ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-047104Unfair labor practiceJan 2004May 2005ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-047011Unfair labor practiceJan 2004May 2004ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-046979Unfair labor practiceDec 2003Jan 2007ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-046906Unfair labor practiceDec 2003Apr 2004ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-046804Unfair labor practiceNov 2003Nov 2004ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-046756Unfair labor practiceOct 2003Aug 2004ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-046632Unfair labor practiceSep 2003Feb 2005ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-046568Unfair labor practiceSep 2003Aug 2004ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-046550Unfair labor practiceAug 2003Feb 2004ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-046531Unfair labor practiceAug 2003Mar 2004ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-046472Unfair labor practiceAug 2003Mar 2004ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-046436Unfair labor practiceJul 2003Dec 2003ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-046424Unfair labor practiceJul 2003Jan 2004ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-046198Unfair labor practiceMay 2003Oct 2003ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-046067Unfair labor practiceMar 2003Feb 2005ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-046064Unfair labor practiceMar 2003Feb 2005ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-046063Unfair labor practiceMar 2003Feb 2005ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-046053Unfair labor practiceMar 2003Oct 2003ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-046014Unfair labor practiceMar 2003Jan 2007ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-046009Unfair labor practiceMar 2003Jun 2004ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-045980Unfair labor practiceMar 2003Jul 2003ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-045924Unfair labor practiceFeb 2003Mar 2005ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-045914Unfair labor practiceFeb 2003Feb 2005ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-045691Unfair labor practiceDec 2002Jan 2003ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-045631Unfair labor practiceNov 2002May 2003ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-045588Unfair labor practiceOct 2002May 2003ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-045494Unfair labor practiceSep 2002Feb 2005ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-045375Unfair labor practiceAug 2002Jan 2003ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-045369Unfair labor practiceAug 2002Jan 2003ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-045183Unfair labor practiceJun 2002Oct 2002ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-044890Unfair labor practiceMar 2002May 2002ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-044639Unfair labor practiceDec 2001May 2002ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-044518Unfair labor practiceNov 2001Jan 2002ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-044495Unfair labor practiceOct 2001Jan 2002ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-044371Unfair labor practiceSep 2001Jan 2002ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-043449Unfair labor practiceOct 2000Jul 2003ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-043416Unfair labor practiceOct 2000Aug 2003ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-043118Unfair labor practiceJun 2000Oct 2000ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-042880Unfair labor practiceMar 2000Jun 2002ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-042836Unfair labor practiceMar 2000Jul 2003ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-042509Unfair labor practiceOct 1999Jul 2003ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-042273Unfair labor practiceAug 1999Oct 2000ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-039002Unfair labor practiceSep 1996Sep 2001ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan
07-CA-036793Unfair labor practiceJan 1995Jun 2003ClosedRegion 07, Detroit, Michigan

Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.

Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical

No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for U.S. POSTAL SERVICE. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification

Environmental compliance (EPA)

No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for U.S. POSTAL SERVICE. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency

Federal criminal prosecution record

No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for U.S. POSTAL SERVICE. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry

Federal contracts

No federal contracts are recorded to this specific location.

Company-wide — UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE (across 87 entities)
Obligated (5-yr)
$2.7M
Obligated (all-time)
$361.5M
Awards (all-time)
8,920

Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.

Federal contract activity for the parent corporation. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.

Inspection history

DateTriggerViolationsSeriousPenalty
1999-11-24Complaint11$960
1992-01-14Unprogrammed Other0$0
1991-05-13Complaint11$0
1988-11-15Unprogrammed Other0$0

Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.

In the news

Part of a larger organization

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE is one of 6,876 establishments rolled up under the parent organization United States Postal Service.

Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of United States Postal Service across all 6,876 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.

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About this data

This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on U.S. POSTAL SERVICE from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.

Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup United States Postal Service, which operates 6,876 establishments in our dataset.

OSHA citations typically appear 3–8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Profiles may be incomplete if the establishment operates under multiple legal names or files under variations our entity-matching rules don’t yet cover. To report a missing record or correction, email corrections@fastdol.com.

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Frequently asked

What is U.S. POSTAL SERVICE's OSHA violation history?
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 2 violations and $960 in total penalties.