OSHA Inspection: U.S. POSTAL SERVICE - CITY OF INDUSTRY

Issued

Sep 22, 2016

Abate by

Oct 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $48,994 · Current $37,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(g)(11): Precautions were not taken to prevent open flames, sparks, or electric arcs in battery charging area(s)      On or about May 25, 2016, and at times there prior to, in the battery charging area, the employer did not ensure that precautions were taken to prevent open flames, sparks, or electrical arcs, where:    a) The covers for the double snap switch receptacle were missing and the insulating material was damaged creating an arc or spark hazard;      The US Postal Service was previously cited for a repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.178(g)(11), which was contained in OSHA inspection number_112875_, citation number_01_, item number_01_ and was affirmed as a final order on July 7, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 11251 Rancho Carmel Drive, San Diego, CA 92199.         The United States Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.178(g)(11), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 957149, citation number 01, item number 001 and was affirmed as a final order on March 31, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 15421 Gale Ave, City of Industry, CA 91715.      The United States Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(11), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 895755, citation number 01, item number 004 and was affirmed as a final order on May 31, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 7001 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90052.    The United States Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.178(g)(11), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315436014, citation number 01, item number 002 and was affirmed as a final order on August 24, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 7001 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90052.

Issued

Sep 22, 2016

Abate by

Oct 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $39,193 · Current $29,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks shall be examined before being placed in service, and shall not be placed in service if the examination shows any condition adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle. Such examination shall be made at least daily. Where industrial trucks are used on a round-the-clock basis, they shall be examined after each shift. Defects when found shall be immediately reported and corrected.    On or about May 25, 2016, the employer did not ensure that defective powered industrial trucks such as forklifts, mules and electric pallet jacks were put out of service, and that defects were reported and corrected.    a) Where at the loading dock area the brake engaging mechanism for Mule MU29 was not functional, and the unit was still in use.    b) Where on the main floor at the staging area Unit PJ15 was missing wiring cover and was not tagged out for service     The US Postal Service was previously cited for a repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7), which was contained in OSHA inspection number_1093494_, citation number_01_, item number_001_ and was affirmed as a final order on December 17, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at_3101 W Sunflower Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92799_.    The US Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7), which was contained in OSHA inspection number_957149_, citation number__01__, item number_003_ and was affirmed as a final order on March 31, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 15421 Gale Ave, City of Industry_.    The US Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7), which was contained in OSHA inspection number_928063__, citation number_02_, item number_001_ and was affirmed as a final order on November 13, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at5555 Bandini Blvd, Bell CA 90052.    The US Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7), which was contained in OSHA inspection number_895755_, citation number_01_, item number_006__ and was affirmed as a final order on May 31, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 7001 S Central Ave, Los Angeles CA 90052.

Issued

Sep 22, 2016

Abate by

Oct 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $78,386 · Current $59,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:      On or about May 25, 2016, and times there prior to, at the Express Mail section of the main floor, flexible cords were used to supply power to both emergency lights. The cords were affixed to the wall with metal brackets, covering the plug, exposing employees to electrical hazards. One bracket was pushed into the edges of the outlet cover creating a potential hot conductor.        The US Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A) which was contained in OSHA inspection number_905228_, citation number_01_, item number_01_ and was affirmed as a final order on May 16, 2013 with respect to a workplace located at__407 C Street Maryville, CA 95901.    The US Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A) which was contained in OSHA inspection number_884464_, citation number_01_, item number_01_ and was affirmed as a final order on May 7, 2013 with respect to a workplace located at 2929 Fulton Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821.    The US Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A) which was contained in OSHA inspection number_782501_, citation number_03_, item number_01_ and was affirmed as a final order on March 8, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 660 Westfield Road, San Francisco, CA 94128.    The US Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A) which was contained in OSHA inspection number_110887_, citation number_01_, item number_01_ and was affirmed as a final order on January 31, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 4641 Post Street, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762.    The US Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A) which was contained in OSHA inspection number_589119_, citation number_01_, item number_01A_ and was affirmed as a final order on October 25, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 11251 Rancho Carmel Dr. San Diego CA, 92199.    The US Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A) which was contained in OSHA inspection number_242646_, citation number_01_, item number_01_ and was affirmed as a final order on July 30, 2012 with respect to a workplace located at 313 Grand Blvd, Venice, CA 90291.