MCALLEN, TX —
OSHA Inspection: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. in 1201 E. UPAS STREET, MCALLEN, TX 78501 (NAICS 561431). OSHA activity number 344282553.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC.
- Site address
- 1201 E. UPAS STREET
- City
- MCALLEN
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 78501
- Mailing
- 1201 E. UPAS STREET, MCALLEN, TX 78501
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- 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
- 561431
- Employees
- 310
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.25 B03
- Issued
- Feb 28, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 24, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $5,783 · Current $4,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.25(b)(3): The employer did not ensure that the stairs had uniform riser heights and tread depths between the landings: On September 4, 2019, and times prior there to, at the stairs in the M-4.5 building leading into the M-4 building, non-uniformed stair riser heights, were permitted to be used by employees.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4000
- — Z (S) $5783
1910.219 C04 I
- Issued
- Feb 28, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 24, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $9,639 · Current $4,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft: On September 4, 2019, and times prior there to, at M-4.5 building leading into M-4 building, the employer failed to ensure the rotating bearing shaft to the conveyor machine had a guard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4000
- — Z (S) $9639
1910.219 E02 III B
- Issued
- Feb 28, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(2)(iii)(b): Where passage is regarded as necessary, there was no platform over the lower run guarded on either side by a railing completely filled in with wire mesh or other filler, or by a solid barrier. The upper run was not guarded as to prevent contact therewith either by the worker or by objects carried by him or her: On September 4, 2019, and times prior there to, at M-4.5 building leading into M-4 building, the employer failed to provide a guard to the side run, conveyor belt machine, prior to allowing employees to use during parcel distribution operations.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.303 F01
- Issued
- Feb 28, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 24, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $5,783 · Current $4,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(f)(1): Each disconnecting means required by Subpart S of Part 1910 for motors and appliances was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident: On September 4, 2019, and times prior there to, at M-4.5 building, the employer failed to ensure the electrical panel was marked to identify at the disconnecting means its purpose for motors and appliances.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4000
- — Z (S) $5783
1910.305 E01
- Issued
- Feb 28, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1): Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures in damp or wet locations were not installed to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosures: On September 4, 2019, at rear, internal wall of M-4.5 building, the employer failed to ensure the cabinets, fittings, panelboard were installed to prevent water from entering within the enclosures.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 G01 IV B
- Issued
- Feb 28, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 24, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used to run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors. On September 4, 2019, and times prior there to, at M-4.5 building, the employer failed to ensure the electrical panel's main cable was not run through a hole on the floor:
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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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 344282553.
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