This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2006. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

U.S. Postal Service Safety Record

Amherst, MA · Transportation & Warehousing

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 02/03/2006

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, U.S. Postal Service in Amherst, Massachusetts has 26 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 23 classified as serious and $488 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1988 to 2006.

U.S. Postal Service, located in Amherst, Massachusetts, was last inspected by OSHA in 2006. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 26 violations on file, 23 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $488.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

26 Violations
6 Inspections
23 Serious
$488 Penalties
Serious?
23 ($488)
Other-than-Serious?
3 ($0)
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1988
OSHA initially proposed $975 in penalties for U.S. Postal Service, later reduced to $488 — a 50% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
3 citations $488
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
3 citations
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
3 citations
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
3 citations
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
2 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/03/2006 Complaint? Amherst, MA 0 $0
08/15/2001 Complaint? Amherst, MA 2 $488
09/08/1994 Complaint? Amherst, MA 0 $0
04/02/1991 Complaint? Amherst, MA 1 $0
08/08/1989 Follow-Up? Amherst, MA 0 $0
11/28/1988 Planned? Amherst, MA 23 $0

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