OSHA Inspection: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

Issued

Jul 29, 2022

Abate by

Aug 24, 2022

Penalty

Initial $12,327 · Current $6,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(d)(2): The employer did not ensure that hazardous conditions on walking-working surfaces are corrected or repaired before an employee uses the walking-working surface again. The employer did not ensure that if the correction or repair cannot be made immediately, the hazard is guarded to prevent employees from using the walking-working surface until the hazard is corrected or repaired.  147  Quigley Blvd   New Castle, DE: 147 Quigley Blvd New Castle, DE: On or about February 1, 2022, the employer did not ensure hazardous conditions within the registry room were corrected or repaired when employees worked where the floors had compressor oil and water from a heating ventilation and air condition [HVAC] unit that routinely leaks on the floor and desk of the processing clerk.

Issued

Jul 29, 2022

Abate by

Aug 24, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,283 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.141(a)(4)(ii): Wastes were not collected and removed as often as necessary to maintain the place of employment in a sanitary condition:  a) 147 Quigley Blvd  New Castle, DE - On or about February 1, 2022, CSHO observed housekeeping conditions that were  inadequate within the men's and women's facilities [e.g. Locker Rooms-N170 and N171 respectively ] where fecal matter and urine were not regularly cleaned but were provided for employee use.

Issued

Jul 29, 2022

Abate by

Aug 24, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $6,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented, and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  a) 147 Quigley Blvd New Castle, DE: On or about  January 28, 2022, the employer failed to ensure that lockout procedures were  properly utilized during the servicing and maintenance activities performed by trained and authorized mechanics on the Bundle Sorter, the Digital Barcode Sorter, the Automated Flat and the Hamper Dumpers number 10 and 11.

Issued

Jul 29, 2022

Abate by

Aug 24, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:   a) 147 Quigley Blvd New Castle, DE: On or about February 1, 2022, the employer failed to ensure a review of the developed written energy control procedure was conducted annually.   Abatement Note:    1.  Where lockout should be used for energy control, the periodic inspection shall include a review, between the inspector and each authorized employee, of that employee's responsibilities under the energy control procedure being inspected.1910.147(c)(6)(i)(D)   2.  Where tagout  should be used for energy control, the periodic inspection shall include a review, between the inspector and each authorized and affected employee, of that employee's responsibilities under the energy control procedure being inspected, and the elements set forth in paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of this section.1910.147(c)(6)(ii)   3.  The employer shall certify that the periodic inspections have been performed. The certification shall identify the machine or equipment on which the energy control procedure was being utilized, the date of the inspection, the employees included in the inspection, and the person performing the inspection.

Issued

Jul 29, 2022

Abate by

Aug 24, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,806 · Current $4,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  a) 147 Quigley Blvd New Castle, DE: On or about February 1, 2022, employees were exposed to hazards due to the access and working space around the 240 volt electrical panels where the employees stored combustible materials [e.g. empty boxes and wooden pallets].