OSHA Inspection: U.S. POSTAL SERVICE- GREENMEAD FINANCE

Issued

Jul 14, 2023

Abate by

Aug 9, 2023

Penalty

Initial $9,822 · Current $5,893 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):  On and/or before May 30, 2023, employee(s) were instructed to use the front entrance or the double doors at the north end of the building as an emergency exit. Two doors had exit signs above them and were not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to fire hazard(s).  In the following locations:  a) South end of building next to restroom b) South end of building next to electrical panel

Issued

Jul 14, 2023

Abate by

Aug 2, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.165(d)(1): Employee alarm systems were not maintained in operating condition:  Fire Sprinkler Room: On and/or before May 30, 2023, the MS-5012 fire control/communicator was used as the fire alarm system in the building. The MS-5012 was not on and not maintained in an operating condition. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to fire hazard(s).

Issued

Jul 14, 2023

Abate by

Aug 9, 2023

Penalty

Initial $36,828 · Current $18,414 Reduced

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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:  On and/or before May 30, 2023, various appliances and computers were plugged into relocatable power taps and/or "daisy chained" in which were not used according to listing and labeling instructions. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to electrical shock and/or fire hazard(s). In the following locations: a) Break Room Area- Refrigerator, Panasonic TV, Fellowes paper shredder, Wiremold Relocatable power tap, APC Relocatable Power tap, RCA Digital-to-analog Converter Box  b) PO Box Section- Two SP700 Curtis Surge Protectors, HP 705 G4 computer  c) Money counting clerk window- Woods Surge Protector, Air king fan model 9146G, Wiremold Company Relocatable power tap, HP Monitor, HP Desk top Computer  The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard (1910.303(b)(2)), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1581592, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 06-02-2022, with respect to a workplace located at 24760 South Main Street Carson, CA 90745.

Issued

Jul 14, 2023

Abate by

Aug 9, 2023

Penalty

Initial $12,276 · Current $6,752 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  U.S Post Office: On and/or before May 30, 2023, employees used corrosive cleaners such as a Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner to clean the restroom(s). The employer had not placed an eye wash station in the facility. The employee(s) were potentially exposed to severe eye burns and or blindness.  The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard (1910.151(c)), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1581717, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 05-27-2022, with respect to a workplace located at 24760 South Main Street Carson, CA 90745.

Issued

Jul 14, 2023

Abate by

Aug 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $12,276 · Current $6,138 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly.  U.S Postal Service: On and/or before May 30, 2023, fire extinguishers that were mounted on the wall(s) for emergency use were not inspected monthly. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to fire hazard(s).  The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard (1910.157(e)(2)), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1375369, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on  03-22-2019, with respect to a workplace located at 1300 Evans Ave, San Francisco, CA 94188.

Issued

Jul 14, 2023

Abate by

Aug 9, 2023

Penalty

Initial $491 · Current $0 Reduced

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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:  Southeast corner next to IT servers: On and/or before May 30, 2023, three electrical panels used to power various parts of the building had a mail cart and ladder stored in front prohibiting access to the panels. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to electrical and/or fire hazard(s).  The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard (1910.303(g)(1)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1581592, citation number 1, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on 06-02-2022, with respect to a workplace located at 24760 South Main Street Carson, CA 90745.

Issued

Jul 14, 2023

Abate by

Nov 28, 2023

Penalty

Initial $12,276 · Current $6,752 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(10): The employer did not ensure that workplace labels or other forms of warnings were prominently displayed on the container or readily available in the work area throughout each work shift.  U.S Postal Service: On and/or before May 30, 2023, employee(s) used bleach and Germicidal Detergent to clean the restroom and various parts of the Post Office. The employer did not ensure a secondary label containing health and safety warnings were affixed to the bottle for the employee to use. Employees were exposed to eye redness, blurred vision, and/or abrasion to the cornea.  The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard (1910.1200(f)(10)), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1581717, citation number 1, item number 4a and was affirmed as a final order on 05-27-2022, with respect to a workplace located at 24760 South Main Street Carson, CA 90745.

Issued

Jul 14, 2023

Abate by

Aug 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  U.S Post Office: On and/or before May 30, 2023, employee(s) used corrosive cleaners such as a Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner and Germicidal Detergent to clean the male and female restroom(s). The employer did not retain safety data sheets for each chemical used in the Post Office. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to eye and dermal damage hazard(s).