United States Postal Service Safety Record
New Castle, DE · Transportation & Warehousing
Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.
Last inspected 12/29/2025
According to OSHA enforcement records, United States Postal Service in New Castle, Delaware has 13 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 7 classified as serious and $276,566 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2012 to 2025.
About This Safety Record
United States Postal Service in New Castle, Delaware has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the transportation & warehousing industry, this places United States Postal Service among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.
7 of the 13 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. The $276,566 in total penalties reflects the severity and frequency of these citations. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Delaware workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.
Violation Breakdown · Last 5 years
Repeat Violation Patterns
Top OSHA Standards Cited
Workers' Compensation in Delaware
Workers injured on the job in Delaware may be entitled to medical coverage, temporary & permanent disability, death benefits, vocational rehabilitation.
- Filing deadline: 2 years from injury date
- Important: Report injury to employer in writing as soon as possible
- Statute: Del. Code tit. 19, § 2301 et seq.
This is general information about workers' compensation laws in Delaware, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for your specific situation.
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No workplace accident investigations on file for United States Postal Service in OSHA records.
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | Complaint? | New Castle, DE | 0 | $0 |
| 06/13/2024 | Complaint? | New Castle, DE | 1 | $38,022 |
| 06/13/2024 | Complaint? | New Castle, DE | 0 | $0 |
| 04/15/2024 | Complaint? | New Castle, DE | 7 | $220,544 |
| 02/01/2022 | Complaint? | New Castle, DE | 5 | $18,000 |
| 07/24/2012 | Complaint? | New Castle, DE | 0 | $0 |
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