OSHA Inspection: U.S. POSTAL SERVICE - OAKLAND PD&C

Issued

Feb 6, 2019

Abate by

Mar 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,472 · Current $6,630 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to:  Facility Dock Area: An employee was observed operating the Clark forklift without wearing the seatbelt provided.

Issued

Feb 6, 2019

Abate by

Mar 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $7,577 · Current $5,304 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4).  Vehicle Maintenance Facilities, Auto Body Shop: Four hand held portable grinders were not provided with safety guards to protect the employees from flying debris. Employees were exposed to lacerations from flying chips and sparks.

Issued

Feb 6, 2019

Abate by

Mar 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $28,415 · Current $19,891 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:        In the following locations, work rests were not properly adjusted and employees were exposed to pinch hazards.   1. Vehicle Maintenance Facilities: A Daytona 8" bench grinder work rest was 3/8th of an inch from the grinding wheel.    2. Carpenters Shop: A Wissota 8" Bench grinder work rest was loose and hanging below the grinding wheel.                The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1143085, citation number 01, item number 02 and was affirmed as a final order on 08/17/2016, with respect to a workplace located at 600 N. Lincoln Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101.

Issued

Feb 6, 2019

Abate by

Mar 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $378 · Current $265 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by rotating parts:   In the following locations three drill presses were not guarded at the point of operation to protect employees from flying metal fragments or caught-in hazards:     1. Third floor Maintenance area: A Dayton 10" drill press  2. Vehicle Maintenance Facilities: A Dayton Transman 20" drill press and a Walton 6s drill press   The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 11443085, citation number 01, item number 01 and was affirmed as a final order on 08/17/2016, with respect to a workplace located at 600 N. Lincoln, Pasadena, CA 91101.

Issued

Feb 6, 2019

Abate by

Mar 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $378 · Current $265 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  In the following locations, power supply plugs were missing the grounding prongs and employees were exposed to electrical hazards:   1. Vehicle Maintenance Facility: A Milwaukee hand held drill  2. Third Floor Maintenance Employees Working Area: A Daytona bench grinder  The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1043970, citation number 2, item number 01 and was affirmed as a final order on 03/28/2016, with respect to a workplace located at  1675 7th Street, Oakland, CA 94615.

Issued

Feb 6, 2019

Abate by

Mar 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $378 · Current $265 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:  Vehicle Maintenance Facilities, Tire Repair Shop: An orange extension cord was used to energize a 20 inch Dayton Tradesman drill press in lieu of fixed wiring and employees were exposed to electrical hazards.    The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1106243, citation number 01, item number 01 and was affirmed as a final order on 12/21/2015, with respect to a workplace located at 1300 Evans Ave. San Francisco, CA 94188.

Issued

Feb 6, 2019

Abate by

Mar 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  Third floor working area: Several fire extinguishers were not mounted on existing brackets.

Issued

Feb 6, 2019

Abate by

Mar 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:   In the following locations, unused openings in electrical boxes were not effectively closed. Employees were exposed to electrical hazards:  1. Third floor working area, an outlet box marked "PNL L# K20 CKT #2-4" was missing a knock out. The outlet box was energized.  2. Carpenter Shop: A junction box that was located under and connected to the "Mercury Lamp Ballast" was missing a knock out and was energized.