U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, U.S. POSTAL SERVICE — a industry sector 00 facility located at 1165 2ND AVE., DES MOINES, IA 50318 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 121 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $144,275.00. The inspection case was opened on 1999-04-13.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
State Context: Within IA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 19,658 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,797.42.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 121 citations spanning 11 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 13 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 16, 1993 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 24, 2010. Of the 121 total citations, 14 (12%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $144,275.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $1,192.36 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for this Des Moines postal facility reveals a systemic breakdown in core safety programs, characterized by
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What OSHA violations was U.S. POSTAL SERVICE cited for?
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE received 121 citation(s) covering 11 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $144,275.00. The inspection opened on 1999-04-13.
How much was U.S. POSTAL SERVICE fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $144,275.00 against U.S. POSTAL SERVICE in DES MOINES, IA. Average per citation: $1,192.36.
Is U.S. POSTAL SERVICE a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, U.S. POSTAL SERVICE has a risk score of 65 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $144,275.00 is above the industry average.