CARSON, CA —
OSHA Inspection: U.S. POSTAL SERVICE - CARSON
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of U.S. POSTAL SERVICE - CARSON in 24760 SOUTH MAIN STREET, CARSON, CA 90745 (NAICS 491110). OSHA activity number 345815922.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- U.S. POSTAL SERVICE - CARSON
- Site address
- 24760 SOUTH MAIN STREET
- City
- CARSON
- State
- CA
- ZIP
- 90745
- Mailing
- 24760 SOUTH MAIN STREET, CARSON, CA 90745
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
- 115
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
12 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.22 A03
- Issued
- Apr 18, 2022
- Abate by
- May 12, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $5,594 · Current $3,077 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): Walking-working surfaces were not maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards and general slip or trip hazards. Westside of the Warehouse, Emergency Exit Door: On and/or before March 3, 2022 the employer did not ensure the emergency exit doorway was free of tripping hazards in which data cables were run across the floor. This condition exposed employee(s) to tripping hazards in the event of an emergency.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3076.7
- — Z (S) $5594
1910.178 P01
- Issued
- Apr 18, 2022
- Abate by
- May 12, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $11,188 · Current $6,153 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s). Warehouse: On and/or before March 3, 2022 employee(s) used mules and forklifts to move material around the warehouse. The mule(s) and forklift(s) were found to be in need of repair which were unsafe for operation and were not taken out of service. The mules and forklift(s) had damaged battery cables exposing the inner copper wires and/or missing hazard dome light(s). Employee(s) were exposed to struck by and/or electrical shock hazard(s). In the following locations: a) Orange Toyota Electric Tow Truck 8TB50-45076 Number 76 E054002 b) Orange Toyota Electric Tow Truck 8TB50-45434 Number 34 E056280 c) Green Toyota Forklift Model 8H8E2, SN# 8HBE30-44522 Number 620A1 PL 7
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $6153.4
- — Z (S) $11188
1910.178 Q07
- Issued
- Apr 18, 2022
- Abate by
- May 12, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service: Warehouse: On and/or before March 3, 2022 employee(s) used mules and forklifts to move material around the warehouse. The powered industrial truck(s) were placed into service without being examined as required. This condition exposed employee(s) to the potential of mechanical failure, collisions, tip overs, falling loads, electrical shock and fire/explosion hazards. The following equipment: a) Orange Toyota Electric Tow Truck 8TB50-45076 Number 76 E054002 b) Lime Green Clark Forklift TMX17 E SN# TMX250-0303-980
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Apr 18, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $7,458 · Current $4,102 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing and labeling. Warehouse: On and/or before March 03, 2022 appliances were plugged into relocatable power taps and/or extension cords which were daisy chained and not used according to listing and labeling instructions. Employee(s) were exposed to potential electrical shock and/or fire hazard(s). In the following locations: a) Outside Maintenance Stockroom, NDC area: Orange portable extension cord plugged into a white relocatable power tap. b) Maintenance Area: "Daisy chained" power tap plugged into orange extension cord plugged into a black extension cord. c) Maintenance Area: Microwave and mini fridge plugged into power tap.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4101.9
- — Z (S) $7458
1910.303 B07 I
- Issued
- Apr 18, 2022
- Abate by
- May 12, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $9,324 · Current $5,128 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment: Westside of the Warehouse, right wall of the Emergency Exit: On and/or before March 3, 2022 the employer did not ensure the electrical junction box mounted to the wall had the metal silver faceplate installed according to manufactures requirements to cover exposing the inner insulated wires. This condition exposed employee(s) to electrical shock hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $5128.2
- — Z (S) $9324
1910.305 B01 I
- Issued
- Apr 18, 2022
- Abate by
- May 12, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasion, and openings through which conductors enter were not effectively closed. Warehouse Battery Charging Station: On and/or before March 3, 2022 employee(s) used the battery charging system to charge forklift(s) and Mules. Battery Charger 05 had round sharp cutouts from the aluminum housing which had electrical wiring passing through and was not effectively closed. Employees were exposed to electrical sock hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.303 G01 II
- Issued
- Apr 18, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $5,594 · Current $3,077 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage: On and /or before March 3, 2022 the employer permitted materials to be stored directly in front of the electrical panel(s). This condition interferes with access and immediate shutdown of a circuit in the panel, particularly in the event of an emergency. Employee(s) were exposed to the potential of shock and/or fire hazard(s) In the following locations: a) Panels located at battery charging station b) Section Bravo 8 (B8)
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $3076.7
- — Z (S) $5594
1910.305 G01 IV A
- Issued
- Apr 18, 2022
- Abate by
- May 12, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $7,458 · Current $4,102 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure: Employee Break Area: On and/or before March 03, 2022 the employer did not ensure the vending machines for employee use in the break area were plugged directly into a wall outlet. The vending machines were plugged into a yellow extension cord being used as a source of permanent power. Employee(s) were exposed to electrical shock and/or fire hazard(s).
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4101.9
- — Z (S) $7458
1910.305 G01 IV D
- Issued
- Apr 18, 2022
- Abate by
- May 12, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and cables were attached to building surfaces: Employee Break Area: On and/or before March 03, 2022 the employer did not ensure the vending machines for employee use in the break area were plugged directly into a wall outlet. The vending machines were plugged into a yellow extension cord being used as the source of power and were attached to the wall with white plastic screw anchors. Employee(s) were exposed to electrical shock and/or fire hazard(s).
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 G01 IV E
- Issued
- Apr 18, 2022
- Abate by
- May 12, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(E): Flexible cords and cables were used where concealed behind building walls, ceilings, or floors: Warehouse Exterior Wooden Shed: The employer used a yellow extension cord that was run through gray PVC pipe underground across a paved road up to a wooden shed. Employee(s) were exposed to electrical shock and/or fire hazard(s).
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.334 A02 I
- Issued
- Apr 18, 2022
- Abate by
- May 12, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $7,458 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord- and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence for possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket). Warehouse Exterior Shed: On and or before March 03, 2022 the employer did not ensure the portable yellow/black flexible extension cord running from the gate electrical panel to the wood shed was inspected for external defects in that the cord had damage to the outer jacket and was deformed. Employee(s) were exposed to electrical shock and/or fire hazard(s).
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $7458
1910.132 D02
- Issued
- Apr 18, 2022
- Abate by
- May 12, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $1,047 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment: Building 24760: On and/or before March 3, 2022 the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is a procedure built in place to recognize any potential hazard or accidents, and it specifies steps in order to prevent and/or eliminate hazard(s). The JSA, used specifically for the custodians and the maintenance department, were not verified by the employer, dated correctly, and/or specified workplace location other than building 24760. Employee(s) were exposed to electrical, fire, fall, and/or use of tool hazard(s).
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $1047
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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 345815922.
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