OAK HARBOR, WA —
OSHA Inspection: U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of U.S. POSTAL SERVICE in 1155 SE CITY BEACH ST, OAK HARBOR, WA 98277 (NAICS 491110). OSHA activity number 346202161.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- 1155 SE CITY BEACH ST
- City
- OAK HARBOR
- State
- WA
- ZIP
- 98277
- Mailing
- 1155 SE CITY BEACH ST., OAK HARBOR, WA 98277
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- 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
- 52
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
2 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.1200 H03 III
- Issued
- Feb 14, 2023
- Abate by
- Apr 3, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $12,278 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii): Employee training did not include at least: the measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, including specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used: A) In the main workroom of the Oak Harbor Post Office, on September 7, 2022 and at times prior, floor tiles contained 3% chrysotile asbestos and the employer did not have adequate training for employees on the dangers of asbestos, and the necessary procedures to ensure that employees were not exposed to airborne asbestos fibers. This Standard is referenced in 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(1)(iii): Employers shall include asbestos in the hazard communication program established to comply with the HCS (�1910.1200). Employers shall ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers of asbestos and to safety data sheets, and is trained in accordance with the requirements of HCS and paragraph (j)(7) of this section.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $12278
1910.1001 K01
- Issued
- Feb 14, 2023
- Abate by
- Mar 13, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $12,278 · Current $8,595 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(1): All surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of ACM waste and debris and accompanying dust. A) In the main work room of the Oak Harbor Post Office, on September 7, 2022 and at times prior, floor tiles containing 3% chrysotile asbestos were not encapsulated to prevent the release of asbestos fibers into the air. Several locations on the floor had damaged tiles. Tiles had gouges, abrasions, and scrapes. Over time employees could be exposed to airborne asbestos fibers resulting in illnesses such as asbestosis, or Mesothelioma.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $8594.6
- — Z (S) $12278
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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 346202161.
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