LOUISVILLE, KY — 2018-02-22 00:00:00

OSHA Inspection: U.S. POSTAL SERVICE

Complaint inspection · Health discipline

At a glance

On 2018-02-22 00:00:00, OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of U.S. POSTAL SERVICE in 1527 HIGHLAND AVE, LOUISVILLE, KY 40204 (NAICS 491110). OSHA activity number 343029039.

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broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment: U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Site address: 1527 HIGHLAND AVE
City: LOUISVILLE
State: KY
ZIP: 40204
Mailing: 1527 HIGHLAND AVE, LOUISVILLE, KY 40204

What kind of inspection was it?

Inspection type: Complaint (B)
Scope: Partial (B)
Discipline: Health
Advance notice: No
Union status: A

When did the case open and close?

Opened: 2018-02-22 00:00:00
Closing conference: 2018-02-22 00:00:00
Case closed: 2019-02-22 00:00:00
Last modified: 2026-07-21 00:00:00
Data loaded: 2026-07-22 00:20:02

Establishment context

NAICS code: 491110
Employees: 3
Ownership type: A

Citations

3 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.157 C01

Deleted Repeat Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed

Issued: Jul 23, 2018
Abate by: Aug 9, 2018
Penalty: Initial $40,651 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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. On or about February 22, 2018: Employees working at the facility located at 1527 Highland Avenue are exposed to trip hazards as well as smoke and fire hazards where the fire extinguisher: (a) by the exit door was not identified with a sign (b) by the break room was blocked by packages and other desk items The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1281493, citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on 3/1/2018, with respect to a workplace located at 2777 Brentwood Road, Raleigh, NC 27604. The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1195213, citation number 1, item number 1-a and was affirmed as a final order on 5/12/2017, with respect to a workplace located at 2950 Unity Drive, Houston, TX 77057. The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1180131, citation number 1, item number 2-b and was affirmed as a final order on 1/4/2017, with respect to a workplace located at 5560 FM 1640, Richmond, TX 77469. The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1136812, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 8/22/2016, with respect to a workplace located at 18400 Road #3, Belz Outlets, Canovanas. PR 00729. The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1143085, citation number 1, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on 8/17/2016, with respect to a workplace located at 600 N. Lincoln Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101. The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1144427, citation number 1, item number 1-a and was affirmed as a final order on 6/6/2016, with respect to a workplace located at 7925 West Russell Road, Las Vegas, NV 89113. The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1098613, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 12/21/2015, with respect to a workplace located at 1 Lagoon Pond Road, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568. The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1020590, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 5/13/2015, with respect to a workplace located at 190 Fiberloid Street, Springfield, MA 01151. The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number , citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 12/23/2014, with respect to a workplace located at 145 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury, CT 06033. The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 943911, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 1/29/2014, with respect to a workplace located at 204 Fairforest Way, Greenville, SC 29607. The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 904577, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 9/25/2013, with respect to a workplace located at 7001 S Central Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90001. The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 908423, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 7/19/2013 with respect to a workplace located at Route 20 South, Adrian, WV 26210.

Recent events (2)

2018-08-15 00:00:00 — I (R) $0
2018-07-23 00:00:00 — Z (R) $40651

1910.157 E02

Repeat 1 instance 2 exposed

Issued: Jul 23, 2018
Abate by: Aug 9, 2018
Penalty: Initial $9,240 · Current $15,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Hose used in lieu of Class A portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly. On or about February 22, 2018: Employees working in the facility located at 1527 Highland Avenue are exposed to smoke and fire hazards where the fire extinguishers had not been visually inspected since March 2017. The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1302903, citation number 3, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 7/24/2017, with respect to a workplace located at 608 East Lufkin Avenue, Lufkin, TX 75901. The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1181007, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 3/21/2017, with respect to a workplace located at 310 Morningside Drive, Friendswood, TX 77546. The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1136648, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 9/21/2016, with respect to a workplace located at 3440 Maple Drive, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1132671, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 5/19/2016, with respect to a workplace located at 1300 Evans Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94188. The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1102233, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 2/10/2016, with respect to a workplace located at 9221 3rd Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23511. The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1026228, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 4/17/2015, with respect to a workplace located at 409 Maynard Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98104. The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 995360, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/30/2014, with respect to a workplace located at 2550 E Rosegarden Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85050. The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 951391, citation number 2, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 1/24/2014, with respect to a workplace located at 5010 SE Foster, Portland, OR 97206.

Recent events (2)

2018-08-15 00:00:00 — I (R) $15000
2018-07-23 00:00:00 — Z (R) $9240

1910.157 E03

Repeat 1 instance 2 exposed

Issued: Jul 23, 2018
Abate by: Aug 9, 2018
Penalty: Initial $20,328 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  Applies to any extinguishers provided in the workplace.        On or about February 22, 2018:  Employees working in the facility located at 1527 Highland Avenue are exposed to smoke and fire hazards where the fire extinguishers had not been serviced since April 2016.    The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1201606, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 3/29/2017, with respect to a workplace located at 11251 Rancho Carmel Drive, San Diego, CA 92199.    The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1181007, citation number 2, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 3/21/2017, with respect to a workplace located at 310 Morningside Drive, Friendswood, TX 77546.    The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1136648, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 9/21/2016, with respect to a workplace located at 3440 Maple Drive, Fort Dodge, IA 50501.    The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1068378, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 2/5/2016, with respect to a workplace located at 401 4th Street NW, Attalla AL 35954.    The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 908423, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 7/15/2013, with respect to a workplace located at Route 20 South, Adrian, WV 26210.

Recent events (2)

2018-08-15 00:00:00 — I (R) $0
2018-07-23 00:00:00 — Z (R) $20328

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Source

This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 343029039.

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