OSHA Inspection: U.S. POSTAL SERVICE

Issued

Jan 25, 2016

Abate by

Feb 19, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $2,550

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.  Note: A suitable eye wash must meet the minimum criteria as defined by ANSI/ISEA Z358.1.   a)    U.S. Postal Service, Lafayette Post Office Norfolk: On or about 12/28/2015, a corrosive product, Clorox Commercial Solutions Germicidal Bleach was used routinely for cleaning restrooms. A suitable eye wash capable of supplying 15 minutes of continuous flow was not provided, thus exposed an employee to possible burns.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jan 25, 2016

Abate by

Feb 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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.  a)      U.S. Postal Service Lafayette Post Office Norfolk: On or about 12/28/2015, the workroom was not kept clean as evidenced by an unnecessary amount of dust and trash that had accumulated on horizontal surfaces and under workstations.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jan 25, 2016

Abate by

Feb 19, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(i): Places of employment were not kept clean to the extent that the nature of the work allowed:  a)      U.S. Postal Service Lafayette Post Office Norfolk: On or about 12/28/2015, employees were exposed to dry urine that had accumulated on the side of the male toilet.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.