1 open case OSHA company record
United States Postal Service OSHA inspections, violations & penalties · New Castle, DE
- Inspections since 2023
- 4
- Citations
- 5
- Current penalties
- $104,222
- Willful
- 0
- Repeat
- 1
United States Postal Service had 4 OSHA inspections since 2023, with 5 citations and $104,222 in current penalties. That includes 0 willful and 1 repeat citation. The most-cited rule is 29 CFR 1910.178, Powered industrial trucks (2 citations). One case is still open, so penalties may change.
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OSHA inspections at United States Postal Service
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| Opened | Inspection | Type | Status | Citations | Current penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 29, 2025 | 348662933 | Complaint | Open | 4 | $66,200 |
| June 13, 2024 | 347549362 | Complaint | Closed | 0 | $0 |
| June 13, 2024 | 347549347 | Complaint | Closed | 1 | $38,022 |
| April 15, 2024 | 347411100 | Complaint | Closed | 0 | $0 |
| February 1, 2022 | 345755185 | Complaint | Closed | 5 | $18,000 |
Penalties by citation type
OSHA standards United States Postal Service was cited for
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2 citations · $33,100
Powered industrial trucks
Course: Forklift Operator Safety: Classroom Training →1 citation · $16,550
Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes
Course: Exit Routes and Evacuation for Employees →1 citation · $16,550
Foot protection
- 1910.136(a) General requirements
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Questions about United States Postal Service’s OSHA record
How many times has OSHA inspected United States Postal Service?
OSHA records list 4 inspections of United States Postal Service in New Castle, DE since 2023, plus 1 older stored inspection.
How much has United States Postal Service been fined by OSHA?
Since 2023: $104,222 in initial proposed penalties and $104,222 in current penalties across 5 citations. Open cases can still change.
What OSHA violations has United States Postal Service been cited for?
Most-cited sections since 2023, with citation counts: 29 CFR 1910.178 (Powered industrial trucks): 2; 29 CFR 1910.141 (Sanitation): 1; 29 CFR 1910.37 (Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes): 1; 29 CFR 1910.136 (Foot protection): 1.
What do willful and repeat OSHA citations mean?
A willful citation means OSHA found the employer knowingly failed to comply or acted with plain indifference to worker safety. A repeat citation means the employer was cited for the same or a substantially similar hazard within the last five years. Both carry the highest penalties OSHA can propose.
Is this the same company as other United States Postal Service locations?
Not necessarily. OSHA publishes records by establishment, so this page covers New Castle, DE only. Names merged here: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE.