MANASSAS, VA —
OSHA Inspection: U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of U.S. POSTAL SERVICE in 9020 EUCLID AVENUE, MANASSAS, VA 20110 (NAICS 491110). OSHA activity number 343289997.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
- Site address
- 9020 EUCLID AVENUE
- City
- MANASSAS
- State
- VA
- ZIP
- 20110
- Mailing
- 9020 EUCLID AVENUE, MANASSAS, VA 20110
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 491110
- Employees
- 5000
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.141 D01
- Issued
- Jan 7, 2019
- Abate by
- Feb 1, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $11,086 · Current $8,315 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.141(d)(1): Washing facilities were not maintained in a sanitary condition: (a) Date of Violation: On or about 07-09-2018 and times prior thereto, located at U.S. Postal Service Manassas Annex, 9020 Euclid Ave. Manassas, VA 20110, Condition: Employees were exposed to unsanitary conditions found in the male and female bathrooms. Bathrooms had not been cleaned by craft custodians in approximately 6 or 7 weeks and had visible feces and urine along with strong odor. Bathrooms were used daily by multiple shifts. 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 employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $8314.5
- — Z (S) $11086
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Jan 7, 2019
- Abate by
- Feb 1, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $55,430 · Current $12,934 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling: Date of Violation: On or about 07-09-2018 and times prior thereto, located at U.S. Postal Service Manassas Annex, 9020 Euclid Ave. Manassas, VA 20110, Condition: Employees were exposed to fire and electrical hazards from daisy-chained extension cords and surge protectors under the scanner battery charging area. The United States Postal Service was previously cited for the same violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard OSH ACT of 1970, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1247533, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 02-24-18, with respect to a workplace located at U.S. Postal Service - Tidewater Dr. Norfolk, VA. The United States Postal Service was previously cited for the same violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard OSH ACT of 1970, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1272602, citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on 05-09-18, with respect to a workplace located at U.S. Postal Service - Denbigh Station Newport News, VA. 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 employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $12934
- — Z (R) $55430
1910.305 B01 II
- Issued
- Jan 7, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $1,037 · Current $1,037
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed: (a) Date of Violation: On or about 07-09-2018 and times prior thereto, located at U.S. Postal Service Manassas Annex, 9020 Euclid Ave. Manassas, VA 20110 in the break area, Condition: Employees were exposed to live energized 110 volt conductors at the plug end of the drink machine in the break room. The 110 volt receptacle enclosure did not contain a cover plate exposing the live electrical terminals. 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 employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $1037
- — Z (O) $1037
1910.1200 G11
- Issued
- Jan 7, 2019
- Abate by
- Feb 1, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $1,037 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(11): Material safety data sheets were not made available upon request to the designated representatives or to the Assistant Secretary in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1020(e): (a) Date of Violation: On or about 07-09-2018 and times prior thereto, located at U.S. Postal Service Manassas Annex, 9020 Euclid Ave. Manassas, VA 20110, Condition: Upon request by an OSHA Compliance Officer during an on-site inspection, the employer did not make available all requested Safety Data Sheets. A subpoena was issued on July 16, 2018 to obtain records. 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 employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $1037
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Source
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