U.S. Postal Service Safety Record

Anchorage, AK · Transportation & Warehousing

C

Average violation rate. This employer's safety record is typical for their industry.

Last inspected 04/18/2024

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, U.S. Postal Service in Anchorage, Alaska has 54 workplace safety violations across 77 inspections, with 11 classified as serious and $19,900 in total penalties. Safety grade: C. OSHA records span 1985 to 2024.

U.S. Postal Service in Anchorage, Alaska has a C safety grade, indicating an average violation rate that is typical for employers in OSHA's enforcement database. This is consistent with the general pattern seen across the transportation & warehousing industry. A C grade is assigned when the weighted violation score falls between 1.0 and 2.99 per inspection.

Of the 54 violations on record, 11 were classified as serious. While a C grade does not indicate exceptional risk, workplace safety is an ongoing concern for all employers. OSHA conducts inspections based on complaints, referrals, scheduled programming, and follow-up activities.

0.7 U.S. Postal Service violations/inspection
vs
2.5 Transportation & Warehousing avg
Below industry average
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3 Violations (5 yr)
7 Inspections (5 yr)
0 Serious (5 yr)
$852 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 54 violations, $19,900 in penalties across 77 inspections
54 Total Violations
77 Total Inspections
11 Total Serious
$19,900 Total Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
3 ($852)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1991
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1992
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1986
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1992
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1992
Violations decreased 67% over the past 5 years (3 recent vs 9 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $49,740 in penalties for U.S. Postal Service, later reduced to $19,900 — a 60% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
6 citations $700
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
5 citations $1,800
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
4 citations $4,750
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
3 citations
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
3 citations

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No workplace accident investigations on file for U.S. Postal Service in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/18/2024 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 1 $0
12/14/2023 Planned? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
12/14/2023 Planned? Anchorage, AK 1 $852
02/09/2023 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
12/21/2022 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
08/16/2022 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 1 $0
11/01/2021 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
02/03/2021 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
10/20/2020 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 1 $4,388
01/29/2019 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
10/11/2017 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
09/06/2017 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 1 $770
04/11/2016 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 1 $500
07/08/2015 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
05/05/2015 Monitoring? Anchorage, AK 2 $1,800
05/21/2014 Monitoring? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
02/08/2011 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
02/08/2011 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 1 $0
10/04/2010 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 1 $0
08/18/2008 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
05/21/2008 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
03/20/2007 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 2 $0
10/12/2006 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 1 $1,340
07/07/2006 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 2 $4,750
10/07/2005 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
05/11/2005 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 1 $0
02/17/2004 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 1 $0
11/07/2002 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
07/18/2002 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
07/17/2002 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
05/24/2002 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
01/10/2002 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 1 $700
12/05/2001 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 1 $700
11/21/2001 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 3 $0
11/01/2001 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 1 $2,500
10/22/2001 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
10/12/2001 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
03/09/2001 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
01/24/2001 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
06/06/2000 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
03/16/1999 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 5 $1,600
03/16/1999 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
01/13/1999 Referral? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
08/28/1998 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
02/20/1997 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
01/10/1997 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
01/10/1997 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
12/11/1995 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
03/08/1995 Unprogrammed Other? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
03/16/1994 Unprogrammed Other? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
02/17/1994 Unprogrammed Other? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
01/18/1994 Unprogrammed Other? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
01/12/1994 Unprogrammed Other? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
12/21/1993 Unprogrammed Other? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
12/09/1993 Unprogrammed Other? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
10/22/1993 Unprogrammed Other? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
10/01/1993 Unprogrammed Other? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
09/21/1993 Unprogrammed Other? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
05/14/1993 Follow-Up? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
02/25/1993 Unprogrammed Other? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
11/17/1992 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 18 $0
05/27/1992 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
02/14/1992 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 1 $0
12/17/1991 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
06/20/1991 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 2 $0
12/04/1990 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
05/07/1990 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
02/21/1990 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
06/06/1989 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
09/20/1988 Unprogrammed Other? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
02/10/1988 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 1 $0
06/24/1987 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
11/24/1986 Planned? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
11/24/1986 Planned? Anchorage, AK 4 $0
09/17/1986 Unprogrammed Other? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
07/31/1986 Unprogrammed Other? Anchorage, AK 0 $0
12/19/1985 Complaint? Anchorage, AK 0 $0

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