Union Leader Raises Safety Concerns at USPS Facility in Michigan

Steve Wood, president of the American Postal Workers Union’s 480-481 Area Local, reported that a supervisor activated machinery while a maintenance worker was underneath it on two occasions in 2026, in May and early September. The worker was not injured in either incident. The U.S. Department of Labor confirmed that OSHA has an open investigation into the incident at the Michigan Metroplex in Pontiac. U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens contacted the postmaster general seeking answers regarding safety at the facility.

The union is requesting additional training and a lockbox to prevent future incidents. The allegations relate to workplace safety standards at a major postal service facility, prompting regulatory review by the U.S. Department of Labor.