U.S. Postal Service - San Jose Safety Record
San Jose, CA · Transportation & Warehousing
Above-average violation rate. This employer has more safety violations than most.
Last inspected 10/10/2024
According to OSHA enforcement records, U.S. Postal Service - San Jose in San Jose, California has 35 workplace safety violations across 25 inspections, with 20 classified as serious and $137,883 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 2010 to 2024.
About This Safety Record
U.S. Postal Service - San Jose in San Jose, California 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.
20 of the 35 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.
Violation Breakdown
Repeat Violation Patterns
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Workers' Compensation in California
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- Filing deadline: 1 year from injury date
- Important: Must report injury to employer within 30 days; employer must provide claim form within 1 day
- Statute: Cal. Labor Code §§ 3200-6002
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No workplace accident investigations on file for U.S. Postal Service - San Jose in OSHA records.
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2024 | Planned? | San Jose, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 10/10/2024 | Programmed Related? | San Jose, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 07/08/2019 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 1 | $6,251 |
| 01/26/2015 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 10/08/2013 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 08/12/2013 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 2 | $550 |
| 11/23/2012 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 4 | $35,640 |
| 10/24/2012 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 1 | $0 |
| 10/09/2012 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 1 | $0 |
| 08/30/2012 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 07/03/2012 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 05/15/2012 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 1 | $3,500 |
| 04/09/2012 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 2 | $36,300 |
| 03/06/2012 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 01/27/2012 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 01/03/2012 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 3 | $6,442 |
| 07/25/2011 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 5 | $14,700 |
| 01/25/2011 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 7 | $34,500 |
| 10/27/2010 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 10/05/2010 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 09/10/2010 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 09/08/2010 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 2 | $0 |
| 09/08/2010 | Follow-Up? | San Jose, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 08/06/2010 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 06/15/2010 | Complaint? | San Jose, CA | 6 | $0 |
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