ROANOKE, VA ·
OSHA Inspection: POSTAL SERVICE US ROANOKE
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of POSTAL SERVICE US ROANOKE in 419 RUTHERFORD AVE NE, ROANOKE, VA 24022 (NAICS 491110). OSHA activity number 334954393.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- POSTAL SERVICE US ROANOKE
- Site address
- 419 RUTHERFORD AVE NE
- City
- ROANOKE
- State
- VA
- ZIP
- 24022
- Mailing
- 419 RUTHERFORD AVE NE, ROANOKE, VA 24022
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 491110
- Employees
- 369
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.213 H04
- Issued
- Jul 23, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $3,400 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4): Radial saw(s) were not installed in a manner so as to cause the cutting head to return gently to the starting position when released by the operator: a.) US Postal Service, Roanoke P&DC, Maintenance Shop, Craftsman 10inch radial arm saw, Serial No. 98280P0083, Model No. 113.196380, 3hp. On or about June 19, 2012, the cutting head of the saw did not automatically return to its original starting position when released.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $3400
1910.304 G05
- Issued
- Jul 23, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $3,400 · Current $3,400
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective: a.) US Postal Service, Roanoke P&DC, Consumer Affairs Office, Room 206. On or about June 20, 2012, the wall mounted multi-receptacle (ten units) strip which was energized, and hard-wired to a 120v junction box was not grounded exposing employees to a potential shock hazard.
Recent events (2)
- · I (O) $3400
- · Z (S) $3400
1910.303 G01 II
- Issued
- Jul 23, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage: a.) US Postal Service, Roanoke P&DC, Work Floor, Column C9, Electrical Panel LD6 120/208 volts, 3-phase. On or about June 19, 2012, the area in front of the electrical panel was being used for storage in that plastic mail crates were stacked in front of the panel.
Recent events (2)
- · I (O) $0
- · Z (O) $0
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Jul 23, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling: a.) US Postal Service, Roanoke P&DC, SMO's Office. On or about June 19, 2012, an energized 3-way grounded male adapter plug was not used to its listed or labeled purpose in that it was used in lieu of permanent wiring by providing electrical service for a refrigerator and a microwave on a permanent basis.
Recent events (2)
- · I (O) $0
- · Z (O) $0
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Jul 23, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws: a.) US Postal Service, Roanoke P&DC, East Dock near Contract Carrier Break Room #127. On or about June 19, 2012, the Dayton 30" Pedestal Floor Fan, Model 4M197, did not have strain relief at the male attachment plug in that the outer insulating material was pulled away.
Recent events (2)
- · I (O) $0
- · Z (O) $0
1910.305 G01 IV B
- Issued
- Jul 23, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors. a.) US Postal Service, Roanoke P&DC, IBSS Room. On or about June 19, 2012, the flexible cords belonging to the four unit, 240v Siemen's Computer Mainframe(s) operating the mail processing and distribution equipment were partially hidden above the ceiling tiles where the male attachment plug were plugged into 240v junction boxes.
Recent events (2)
- · I (O) $0
- · Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 334954393.
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