U.S. Postal Service Safety Record
Knoxville, TN · Transportation & Warehousing
Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.
Last inspected 02/15/2024
According to OSHA enforcement records, U.S. Postal Service in Knoxville, Tennessee has 86 workplace safety violations across 26 inspections, with 52 classified as serious and $153,150 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1986 to 2024.
About This Safety Record
U.S. Postal Service in Knoxville, Tennessee has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the transportation & warehousing industry, this places U.S. Postal Service among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.
52 of the 86 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. The $153,150 in total penalties reflects the severity and frequency of these citations. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Tennessee workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.
All-time record: 86 violations, $153,150 in penalties across 26 inspections
Violation Breakdown · Last 5 years
Repeat Violation Patterns
Top OSHA Standards Cited
Workers' Compensation in Tennessee
Workers injured on the job in Tennessee may be entitled to medical coverage, temporary & permanent disability, death benefits, vocational rehabilitation.
- Filing deadline: 1 year from injury date
- Important: Must report injury to employer within 15 days
- Statute: Tenn. Code § 50-6-101 et seq.
This is general information about workers' compensation laws in Tennessee, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/15/2024 | Referral? | Knoxville, TN | 0 | $0 |
| 02/15/2024 | Planned? | Knoxville, TN | 4 | $5,256 |
| 02/15/2024 | Monitoring? | Knoxville, TN | 0 | $0 |
| 06/23/2022 | Complaint? | Knoxville, TN | 8 | $114,194 |
| 10/08/2014 | Complaint? | Knoxville, TN | 1 | $19,000 |
| 03/31/2010 | Complaint? | Knoxville, TN | 2 | $10,000 |
| 03/31/2010 | Referral? | Knoxville, TN | 5 | $4,500 |
| 06/03/2009 | Complaint? | Knoxville, TN | 0 | $0 |
| 04/11/2007 | Complaint? | Knoxville, TN | 0 | $0 |
| 12/29/2006 | Complaint? | Knoxville, TN | 2 | $200 |
| 11/14/2006 | Complaint? | Knoxville, TN | 0 | $0 |
| 04/27/2006 | Complaint? | Knoxville, TN | 1 | $0 |
| 04/18/2006 | Complaint? | Knoxville, TN | 2 | $0 |
| 03/04/2002 | Complaint? | Knoxville, TN | 1 | $0 |
| 11/15/2000 | Complaint? | Knoxville, TN | 2 | $0 |
| 10/28/1999 | Complaint? | Knoxville, TN | 0 | $0 |
| 07/14/1998 | Referral? | Knoxville, TN | 6 | $0 |
| 07/14/1998 | Complaint? | Knoxville, TN | 7 | $0 |
| 03/19/1996 | Complaint? | Knoxville, TN | 8 | $0 |
| 01/16/1996 | Complaint? | Knoxville, TN | 7 | $0 |
| 07/17/1995 | Follow-Up? | Knoxville, TN | 1 | $0 |
| 02/28/1995 | Planned? | Knoxville, TN | 24 | $0 |
| 04/24/1989 | Planned? | Knoxville, TN | 5 | $0 |
| 04/24/1989 | Planned? | Knoxville, TN | 0 | $0 |
| 01/15/1987 | Follow-Up? | Knoxville, TN | 0 | $0 |
| 11/12/1986 | Complaint? | Knoxville, TN | 0 | $0 |
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