UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE — a postal service facility located at 7401 COLONEL GLENN, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72204 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-11-30.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $500.00 is 91% below the national average of $5,543.54 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 491110). This sector encompasses 12,040 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $66.7M.
State Context: Within AR, this facility's penalty places it at the 57th percentile among 15,726 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,714.64.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 9, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 7, 2017. Of the 1 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $500.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
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What OSHA violations was UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE cited for?
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $500.00. The inspection opened on 2016-11-30.
How much was UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $500.00 against UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE in LITTLE ROCK, AR. Average per citation: $500.00.
Is UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE has a risk score of 0 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Postal Service facilities is $5,543.54. This facility penalty of $500.00 is below the industry average.