HORATIO, SC —
OSHA Inspection: U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of U.S. POSTAL SERVICE in 3240 HORATIO HAGOOD ROAD, HORATIO, SC 29062 (NAICS 491110). OSHA activity number 346044977.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
- Site address
- 3240 HORATIO HAGOOD ROAD
- City
- HORATIO
- State
- SC
- ZIP
- 29062
- Mailing
- 3240 HORATIO HAGOOD ROAD, HORATIO, SC 29062
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
- 2
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.141 B01 I
- Issued
- Aug 12, 2022
- Abate by
- Aug 31, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $5,811 · Current $2,829 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.141(b)(1)(i): Potable water was not provided in all places of employment, for drinking, washing of the person, cooking, washing of foods, washing of cooking or eating utensils, washing of food preparation or processing premises, and personal a) Worksite: There were no potable water at this location for employees to use when needed for washing hands and drinking. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $2829
- — Z (S) $5811
1910.141 C01 I
- Issued
- Aug 12, 2022
- Abate by
- Aug 31, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $5,811 · Current $2,829 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.141(c)(1)(i):Toilet facilities were not provided in accordance with TABLE J-1 of this Section: a) Worksite: There were no toilet facilities at this location for employees to use when needed. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $2829
- — Z (S) $5811
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Aug 12, 2022
- Abate by
- Aug 18, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $5,811 · Current $3,076 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling: a) Worksite: A Surge Strip relocatable power tap model #F5C050 is listed for use for providing power to high concentrations of low powered loads such as computers, printers, radios and monitors, was used instead to provide power to a high powered load such as a Frigidaire window mounted air conditioner. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3076
- — Z (S) $5811
1910.304 G05
- Issued
- Aug 12, 2022
- Abate by
- Aug 24, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $11,623 · Current $6,160 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: a) Northeast wall of the post office area of the building: The only receptacle outlet located in the work area was used to provide power to an air conditioner and was found to have an open ground. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $6160
- — Z (S) $11623
1910.305 A02 IX
- Issued
- Aug 12, 2022
- Abate by
- Aug 24, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $7,748 · Current $4,106 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ix): Lamps for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lamp holder with a guard a) Center of worksite: A bare lightbulb used for lighting in the area was located 6.5 feet from the floor was not protected from breakage. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IT REQUIRED.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4106
- — Z (S) $7748
1910.165 D01
- Issued
- Aug 12, 2022
- Abate by
- Aug 24, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.165(d)(1):Employee alarm systems were not maintained in operating condition: a) Worksite: Smoke detector/alarm installed by the employer at this location was not functioning. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
More inspections at U.S. Postal Service
View U.S. Postal Service's full OSHA safety record →
More inspections in this industry (NAICS 491110)
More inspections in SC
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 346044977.
Look up any company's OSHA accident reports by company, or browse severe injury reports by year, state, and company.