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OSHA Inspection: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

Referral inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE in 600 PRINCESS ANNE STREET, FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22401 (NAICS 491110). OSHA activity number 344268768.

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broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Site address
600 PRINCESS ANNE STREET
City
FREDERICKSBURG
State
VA
ZIP
22401
Mailing
1801 BROOK ROAD, RICHMOND, VA 23232
Inspection type
Referral (C)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
A
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
491110
Employees
200
Ownership type
A

4 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.157 E02

Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jan 24, 2020
Abate by
Feb 20, 2020
Penalty
Initial $424 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  a)    United States Postal Service Fredericksburg: On or about 08/28/2019, the employer did not visually inspect at least monthly an ABC type fire extinguisher in the post office work area.   United States 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 on 08/10/2017, with respect to a workplace located at 9221 3rd Ave Norfolk, VA 23511.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (R) $424

1904.32 B03

Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jan 24, 2020
Abate by
Feb 20, 2020
Penalty
Initial $2,121 · Current $1,379 Reduced
29 CFR 1904.32(b)(3): The Summary of Work-Related Injury and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) was not properly certified:  a)    U.S.P.S. Fredericksburg: On or about 08/29/2019, the OSHA 300a for 2015-2017 requested within four (4) hours were not certified in that the highest ranking official at the establishment did not sign and certified the annual summary.  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 employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $1378.65
  • — Z (O) $2121

1910.37 B05

Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jan 24, 2020
Abate by
Feb 20, 2020
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):  a)    U.S.P.S. Fredericksburg: On or about 08/29/2019, swing doors along the exit access that could be mistaken for and exit were actual marked an exit however was not included in the emergency action plan as a designated exit.  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 employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

1904.40 A

Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jan 24, 2020
Abate by
Feb 20, 2020
Penalty
Initial $2,121 · Current $1,379 Reduced
29 CFR 1904.40(a): The employer did not provide an authorized government representative copies of requested records kept under Part 1904 within four (4) business hours:  a)     U.S.P.S. Fredericksburg: On or about 08/29/2019, the employer failed to provide copies of OSHA 300 and 300a records or their equivalents, which were requested for calendar years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 within four (4) hours.  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 employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $1378.65
  • — Z (O) $2121

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