U.S. Postal Service Safety Record
Birmingham, AL · Transportation & Warehousing
Average violation rate. This employer's safety record is typical for their industry.
Last inspected 10/07/2024
According to OSHA enforcement records, U.S. Postal Service in Birmingham, Alabama has 31 workplace safety violations across 43 inspections, with 13 classified as serious and $163,597 in total penalties. Safety grade: C. OSHA records span 1992 to 2024.
About This Safety Record
U.S. Postal Service in Birmingham, Alabama 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 31 violations on record, 13 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.
All-time record: 31 violations, $163,597 in penalties across 43 inspections
Violation Breakdown · Last 5 years
Repeat Violation Patterns
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Workers' Compensation in Alabama
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- Filing deadline: 2 years from injury date
- Important: Must report injury to employer within 5 days orally, 90 days in writing
- Statute: Ala. Code §§ 25-5-1 et seq.
This is general information about workers' compensation laws in Alabama, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for your specific situation.
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No workplace accident investigations on file for U.S. Postal Service in OSHA records.
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/07/2024 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $5,000 |
| 09/05/2024 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 0 | $0 |
| 01/23/2024 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 0 | $0 |
| 01/10/2024 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 2 | $3,526 |
| 10/24/2023 | Planned? | Birmingham, AL | 0 | $0 |
| 10/24/2023 | Planned? | Birmingham, AL | 0 | $0 |
| 06/01/2023 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 0 | $0 |
| 01/31/2023 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $0 |
| 05/26/2022 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 0 | $0 |
| 08/25/2021 | Follow-Up? | Birmingham, AL | 0 | $0 |
| 12/22/2020 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 0 | $0 |
| 12/22/2020 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 4 | $21,455 |
| 03/11/2020 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 0 | $0 |
| 02/25/2020 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 2 | $1,104 |
| 08/13/2019 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 4 | $68,915 |
| 05/29/2019 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 0 | $0 |
| 03/06/2019 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $994 |
| 10/22/2018 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $406 |
| 09/11/2018 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $40,633 |
| 05/09/2018 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $1,845 |
| 11/14/2017 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 0 | $0 |
| 10/31/2017 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 0 | $0 |
| 10/24/2017 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 2 | $1,762 |
| 10/04/2017 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 0 | $0 |
| 09/26/2017 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $6,911 |
| 05/16/2017 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 0 | $0 |
| 03/31/2017 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $796 |
| 03/23/2017 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 0 | $0 |
| 08/23/2016 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 0 | $0 |
| 11/06/2015 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 0 | $0 |
| 10/10/2014 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 0 | $0 |
| 09/24/2013 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 0 | $0 |
| 08/21/2012 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 3 | $6,700 |
| 07/10/2012 | M? | Birmingham, AL | 0 | $0 |
| 09/29/2010 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 0 | $0 |
| 11/09/2005 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 0 | $0 |
| 01/21/2005 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $200 |
| 04/08/2004 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 0 | $0 |
| 12/28/2001 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 3 | $3,350 |
| 07/28/1999 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 0 | $0 |
| 06/16/1999 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 0 | $0 |
| 03/03/1997 | Complaint? | Birmingham, AL | 0 | $0 |
| 09/14/1992 | Planned? | Birmingham, AL | 2 | $0 |
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