U.S. Postal Service Safety Record
Houston, TX · Transportation & Warehousing
Above-average violation rate. This employer has more safety violations than most.
Last inspected 09/13/2024
According to OSHA enforcement records, U.S. Postal Service in Houston, Texas has 134 workplace safety violations across 75 inspections, with 58 classified as serious and $87,217 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1986 to 2024.
About This Safety Record
U.S. Postal Service in Houston, Texas has received a D safety grade, indicating an above-average rate of workplace safety violations. Compared to other transportation & warehousing employers, this record reflects a higher-than-typical frequency or severity of OSHA citations. A D grade is assigned when the weighted violation score falls between 3.0 and 5.99 per inspection.
58 of the 134 total violations are classified as serious by OSHA. Employers with D grades have demonstrated patterns that warrant attention from both current and prospective employees. All workers have the right to a safe workplace under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and can file an OSHA complaint if they believe conditions are unsafe.
All-time record: 134 violations, $87,217 in penalties across 75 inspections
Violation Breakdown · Last 5 years
Repeat Violation Patterns
Top OSHA Standards Cited
Workers' Compensation in Texas
Workers injured on the job in Texas may be entitled to medical coverage, temporary & permanent disability, death benefits, supplemental income benefits, vocational rehabilitation.
- Filing deadline: 1 year from injury date
- Important: Must report injury within 30 days; Texas allows employers to opt out of workers' comp
- Statute: Tex. Lab. Code tit. 5, § 401.001 et seq.
This is general information about workers' compensation laws in Texas, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/13/2024 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 0 | $0 |
| 07/07/2023 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 1 | $7,365 |
| 05/31/2022 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 0 | $0 |
| 05/13/2022 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 1 | $4,940 |
| 01/17/2019 | M? | Houston, TX | 2 | $30,000 |
| 09/06/2018 | Referral? | Houston, TX | 2 | $15,912 |
| 11/16/2017 | Referral? | Houston, TX | 0 | $0 |
| 11/08/2017 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 0 | $0 |
| 12/05/2016 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 3 | $17,925 |
| 06/30/2016 | Referral? | Houston, TX | 0 | $0 |
| 03/22/2016 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 3 | $5,100 |
| 09/15/2010 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 2 | $1,500 |
| 01/27/2010 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 3 | $2,550 |
| 04/05/2007 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 0 | $0 |
| 11/04/2003 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 0 | $0 |
| 10/30/2003 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 0 | $0 |
| 03/26/2003 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 0 | $0 |
| 03/17/2003 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 0 | $0 |
| 02/23/2001 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 2 | $1,500 |
| 11/01/2000 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 1 | $0 |
| 02/24/2000 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 1 | $425 |
| 12/27/1999 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 0 | $0 |
| 09/03/1999 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 0 | $0 |
| 11/24/1998 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 0 | $0 |
| 10/21/1998 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 0 | $0 |
| 05/29/1998 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 3 | $0 |
| 05/29/1998 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 3 | $0 |
| 04/02/1998 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 0 | $0 |
| 11/17/1997 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 0 | $0 |
| 11/06/1997 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 0 | $0 |
| 11/06/1997 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 0 | $0 |
| 10/22/1997 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 3 | $0 |
| 06/24/1997 | Follow-Up? | Houston, TX | 0 | $0 |
| 06/03/1997 | Follow-Up? | Houston, TX | 0 | $0 |
| 05/19/1997 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 7 | $0 |
| 10/01/1996 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 5 | $0 |
| 05/28/1996 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 4 | $0 |
| 08/14/1995 | Planned? | Houston, TX | 1 | $0 |
| 08/14/1995 | Planned? | Houston, TX | 0 | $0 |
| 05/17/1995 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 0 | $0 |
| 04/11/1995 | Planned? | Houston, TX | 0 | $0 |
| 01/05/1995 | Planned? | Houston, TX | 1 | $0 |
| 01/05/1994 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 1 | $0 |
| 02/04/1993 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 8 | $0 |
| 08/20/1990 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 0 | $0 |
| 02/01/1990 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 4 | $0 |
| 11/28/1988 | Follow-Up? | Houston, TX | 0 | $0 |
| 11/23/1988 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 0 | $0 |
| 11/17/1988 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 4 | $0 |
| 06/20/1988 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 1 | $0 |
| 06/14/1988 | Planned? | Houston, TX | 9 | $0 |
| 06/14/1988 | Planned? | Houston, TX | 2 | $0 |
| 06/13/1988 | Planned? | Houston, TX | 1 | $0 |
| 06/13/1988 | Planned? | Houston, TX | 2 | $0 |
| 06/13/1988 | Planned? | Houston, TX | 6 | $0 |
| 06/13/1988 | Planned? | Houston, TX | 2 | $0 |
| 06/13/1988 | Planned? | Houston, TX | 2 | $0 |
| 06/13/1988 | Planned? | Houston, TX | 2 | $0 |
| 06/10/1988 | Planned? | Houston, TX | 2 | $0 |
| 06/10/1988 | Planned? | Houston, TX | 1 | $0 |
| 06/10/1988 | Planned? | Houston, TX | 3 | $0 |
| 06/10/1988 | Planned? | Houston, TX | 1 | $0 |
| 06/10/1988 | Planned? | Houston, TX | 2 | $0 |
| 06/10/1988 | Planned? | Houston, TX | 2 | $0 |
| 06/09/1988 | Planned? | Houston, TX | 3 | $0 |
| 06/09/1988 | Planned? | Houston, TX | 2 | $0 |
| 06/09/1988 | Planned? | Houston, TX | 2 | $0 |
| 06/09/1988 | Planned? | Houston, TX | 1 | $0 |
| 06/09/1988 | Planned? | Houston, TX | 1 | $0 |
| 06/09/1988 | Planned? | Houston, TX | 1 | $0 |
| 06/08/1988 | Planned? | Houston, TX | 15 | $0 |
| 06/08/1988 | Planned? | Houston, TX | 6 | $0 |
| 05/10/1988 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 0 | $0 |
| 05/10/1988 | Unprogrammed Related? | Houston, TX | 0 | $0 |
| 01/31/1986 | Complaint? | Houston, TX | 0 | $0 |
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