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OSHA Inspection: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE in 1105 MOSS ST., LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 (NAICS 491110). OSHA activity number 342142718.

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broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Site address
1105 MOSS ST.
City
LAFAYETTE
State
LA
ZIP
70501
Mailing
1105 MOSS ST., LAFAYETTE, LA 70501
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
2000
Ownership type
A

4 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.179 J03

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Jul 14, 2017
Abate by
Jul 28, 2017
Penalty
Initial $9,054 · Current $5,432 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months:    Hoist Room:  On or about February 14, 2017, the employer did not ensure that a yearly inspection was done on the 1.5 ton Omni overhead crane, serial #12883.  The previous inspection expired in August 2016.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $5432.4
  • — Z (S) $9054

1910.179 L03 III A

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Jul 14, 2017
Abate by
Jul 28, 2017
Penalty
Initial $12,675 · Current $7,605 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(iii)(a): Crane hooks showing defects described in paragraph (j)(2)(iii) of this section shall be discarded. Repairs by welding or reshaping are not generally recommended. If such repairs are attempted they shall only be done under competent supervision and the hook shall be tested to the load requirements of paragraph (k)(2) of this section before further use.    Hoist Room:  On or about February 14, 2017, employees were allowed to operate an Omni 1.5 ton overhead crane, serial #12883, that had a defective crane hook.  The crane hook was missing the throat latch.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $7605
  • — Z (S) $12675

1910.184 C01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Jul 14, 2017
Abate by
Jul 28, 2017
Penalty
Initial $9,054 · Current $5,432 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.184(c)(1):  Slings that are damaged or defective shall not be used.    Hoist Room:  On or about February 14, 2017, the slings/straps on an Omni 1.5 ton overhead crane, serial #12883 used to move 2 ton batteries were worn and frayed.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $5432.4
  • — Z (S) $9054

1910.178 L06

Other-than-serious 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Jul 14, 2017
Abate by
Jul 28, 2017
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  1105 Moss St., Lafayette, LA:  On or about February 14, 2017, the employees were allowed to operate the forklifts in the plant without ensuring that the employees were certified in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6).
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

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