OSHA Inspection: U.S. POSTAL SERVICE

Issued

Oct 14, 2016

Abate by

Nov 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $356 · Current $356

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 8/10/2016, and at times prior to, the U.S. Postal Service employees working at the facility located at 835 South 7th Street in Louisville, KY were exposed to trip and fall hazards from damaged concrete and a warped floor grate in the parking garage.  The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1118358, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/20/2016, with respect to a workplace located at 1720 Market Street, Saint Louis, MO 63155.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Oct 14, 2016

Abate by

Oct 20, 2016

Penalty

Initial $891 · Current $891

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times.    a) On or about 8/10/2016, and at times prior to, the U.S. Postal Service located at 835 South 7th Street in Louisville, KY did not ensure that the emergency egress lights (#7 and 8), in the area indicated as the Inspectors Gallery, were ready for emergency use as the lights were not working when tested.       The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1013531, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 1/27/2015, with respect to a workplace located at 100 Brookdale Ave, Springfield, MA 01151.    The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 999514, citation number 1, item number 2b and was affirmed as a final order on 3/19/2015, with respect to a workplace located at 64 San Patricio Street, Suite 1, Loiza, PR 00772.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Oct 14, 2016

Abate by

Nov 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,782 · Current $1,782

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit".   a) On or about 8/10/2016, and at times prior to, the U.S. Postal Service located at the facility located at 835 South 7th Street in Louisville, KY did not ensure each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit".   The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1042049, citation number 1, item number 2b and was affirmed as a final order on 4/22/2015, with respect to a workplace located at 99 N Broad St, Hillsdale, MI 49242.  The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1014298, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 4/15/2015, with respect to a workplace located at 601 Sumner Ave, Humboldt, IA 50548.  The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1110162, citation number 1, item number 1b and was affirmed as a final order on 4/1/2016, with respect to a workplace located at 1400 Pine Street, San Francisco, CA 94109. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).