INDIANAPOLIS, IN —
OSHA Inspection: U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of U.S. POSTAL SERVICE in 2690 SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL ROAD, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46251 (NAICS 491110). OSHA activity number 340948959.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
- Site address
- 2690 SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL ROAD
- City
- INDIANAPOLIS
- State
- IN
- ZIP
- 46251
- Mailing
- 2690 SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL ROAD, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46251
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- 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
- 100
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.22 B01
- Issued
- Oct 9, 2015
- Abate by
- Dec 15, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard. (a) On or about October 1, 2015, at the loading dock, the employer did not ensure the dock plates were in good repair. Employees were exposed to injury.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $1500
- — Z (S) $5000
1910.178 Q01
- Issued
- Oct 9, 2015
- Abate by
- Nov 30, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $2,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel: (a) On or about October 1, 2015, the employer did not ensure the horn on the Toyota forklift, serial number 18536, operated properly. Employees were exposed to a struck-by-hazard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $2000
- — Z (S) $7000
1910.178 Q07
- Issued
- Oct 9, 2015
- Abate by
- Oct 22, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were being placed in services after the examination showed condition(s) adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle: (a) On or about October 1, 2015, throughout the facility, the employer did not ensure the Toyota forklift, serial number 18536, was examined prior to each shift and placed out of service due to a faulty horn. Employees were exposed to struck-by-hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.178 Q10
- Issued
- Oct 9, 2015
- Abate by
- Oct 29, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(10): Industrial trucks were not kept in a clean condition: (a) On or about October 1, 2015, throughout the facility, the employer did not ensure the blue tug, serial number 12972, was maintained in a clean condition and free from an excessive oil leak. Employees were exposed to a fire hazard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $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 340948959.
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