U.S. Postal Service Safety Record

Grand Rapids, MI · Transportation & Warehousing

C

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

Last inspected 06/07/2019

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, U.S. Postal Service in Grand Rapids, Michigan has 62 workplace safety violations across 38 inspections, with 22 classified as serious and $27,713 in total penalties. Safety grade: C. OSHA records span 1988 to 2019.

U.S. Postal Service in Grand Rapids, Michigan 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 62 violations on record, 22 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.

1.6 U.S. Postal Service violations/inspection
vs
2.5 Transportation & Warehousing avg
Below industry average
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62 Violations
38 Inspections
22 Serious
$27,713 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
39 ($2,380)
Serious?
22 ($23,793)
Repeat?
1 ($1,540)
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 1988
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 2011
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1988
1910.0036 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1988
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1988
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 27 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $111,867 in penalties for U.S. Postal Service, later reduced to $27,713 — a 75% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
7 citations
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
7 citations
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
5 citations
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
5 citations $6,000
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
4 citations

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

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/07/2019 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 0 $0
01/24/2018 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 0 $0
12/18/2017 Referral? Grand Rapids, MI 1 $0
12/11/2017 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 1 $180
12/11/2017 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 0 $0
08/28/2017 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 2 $12,675
03/15/2017 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 0 $0
05/16/2016 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 0 $0
02/19/2016 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 1 $2,200
06/29/2015 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 0 $0
05/20/2015 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 1 $500
03/10/2015 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 1 $0
05/02/2014 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 0 $0
11/14/2012 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 1 $1,540
10/15/2012 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 0 $0
02/14/2012 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 0 $0
01/05/2012 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 2 $2,000
11/21/2011 Planned? Grand Rapids, MI 2 $2,618
05/12/2011 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 2 $2,000
05/02/2011 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 2 $4,000
04/18/2011 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 0 $0
10/13/2010 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 0 $0
02/23/2010 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 1 $0
06/18/2008 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 0 $0
07/24/2007 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 0 $0
05/12/2004 Accident? Grand Rapids, MI 0 $0
03/14/2003 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 0 $0
01/09/2003 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 0 $0
01/03/2003 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 1 $0
03/01/2000 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 1 $0
02/18/1999 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 0 $0
07/30/1998 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 0 $0
03/26/1992 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 2 $0
09/28/1990 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 0 $0
03/06/1990 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 6 $0
12/12/1989 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 15 $0
09/28/1989 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 0 $0
05/02/1988 Unprogrammed Other? Grand Rapids, MI 20 $0

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