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OSHA Inspection: U.S. POSTAL SERVICE

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of U.S. POSTAL SERVICE in 1 LAGOON POND ROAD, VINEYARD HAVEN, MA 02568 (NAICS 491110). OSHA activity number 340986132.

What this inspection record means

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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Establishment
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Site address
1 LAGOON POND ROAD
City
VINEYARD HAVEN
State
MA
ZIP
02568
Mailing
1 LAGOON POND ROAD, VINEYARD HAVEN, MA 02568
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
A
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
491110
Employees
100000
Ownership type
A

5 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.22 A01

Serious Gravity 5 2 instances 15 exposed
Issued
Nov 19, 2015
Abate by
Feb 29, 2016
Penalty
Initial $4,000 · Current $2,000 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition.        Location: Mail Sorting Area    Aisles were blocked by miscellaneous buckets, tables, and, stacks of mail
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $2000
  • — Z (S) $4000

1910.157 C01

Serious Gravity 5 2 instances 15 exposed
Issued
Nov 19, 2015
Abate by
Feb 29, 2016
Penalty
Initial $4,000 · Current $2,000 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries    Location: Main mail sorting area and loading dock    Two fire extinguishers were inaccessible, blocked by large heavy table and stacks of paper
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $2000
  • — Z (S) $4000

1910.303 B01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Nov 19, 2015
Abate by
Feb 29, 2016
Penalty
Initial $4,000 · Current $2,000 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:(a)     Location: Loading dock    Exposed cord for lift switch was missing strain relief, and the use of tape to provide support was not compliant.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $2000
  • — Z (S) $4000

1910.305 G02 III

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Nov 19, 2015
Abate by
Feb 29, 2016
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
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 :     Location: Loading dock    Exposed cord for lift switch was missing strain relief, and the use of tape to provide support was not compliant.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.303 G01

Serious Gravity 5 2 instances 15 exposed
Issued
Nov 19, 2015
Abate by
Feb 29, 2016
Penalty
Initial $4,000 · Current $2,000 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:    Location: Main mail sorting area and electrical closet    Circuit and other electrical panels were blocked by a table and miscellaneous material
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $2000
  • — Z (S) $4000

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