OSHA Inspection: U.S. POSTAL SERVICE

Issued

Nov 9, 2023

Abate by

Dec 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,692 · Current $3,985 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1):The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  a) U.S. Postal Service, Jerome: on June 13, 2023 and prior to, the employer did not adequately assess the workplace to determine the need for personal protective equipment for clerks who were exposed to chemical products such as those contained in floor maintenance products to include Ultra10 Black and Ultra10 Clear used for coating and sealing damaged flooring tiles with ACM.    Note* Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Nov 9, 2023

Abate by

Dec 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.   a) U.S. Postal Service, Jerome: on June 13, 2023 and prior to, the employer did not ensure the use of appropriate eye protection for clerks who were exposed to chemical products such as those contained in floor maintenance products to include Ultra10 Black and Ultra10 Clear used for coating and sealing damaged flooring tiles with ACM.    Note* Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Nov 9, 2023

Abate by

Dec 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.138(a):The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.  a) On June 13, 2023, and prior to, postal clerks applying floor wax to asbestos containing tiles were not wearing gloves.  Note* Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Nov 9, 2023

Abate by

Dec 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $379 · Current $379

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1001(j)(7)(iv): The employer did not provide annually to employees who perform housekeeping operations in an area which contains ACM or PACM, an asbestos awareness training course, which shall at a minimum contain the following elements: health effects of asbestos, locations of ACM and PACM in the building/facility, recognition of ACM and PACM damage and deterioration, requirements in this standard relating to housekeeping, and proper response to fiber release episodes.  a) Facility:  On June 13, 2023 and prior to, where ACM floor material was present, damaged, and deteriorating, the employer did not ensure that employees designated to perform housekeeping and floor maintenance received asbestos awareness training.   The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1537592, citation number 1, item number 2a and was affirmed as a final order on 09/14/2022, with respect to a workplace located at 3775 Industrial Blvd, West Sacramento CA 95799.   The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1567325 citation number 1 item number 1a and was affirmed as a final order on 5/5/2022 with respect to a workplace located at 300 Packerland Drive, Green Bay, Wisconsin, 54303  The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1369230 citation number 1  item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/22/2019 with respect to a workplace located at 11600 E. Washington Street, Cumberland, Indiana, 46229.  Note* Abatement certification AND supporting documentation are required for this item.

Issued

Nov 9, 2023

Abate by

Dec 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(3)(iii):Employee training did not include the measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards, including specific procedures the employer had implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used:  U.S. Postal Facility, Jerome: the employer did not ensure employees applying wax and sealant to flooring tiles containing ACM/PACM were educated in the appropriate application of these materials and were trained in the hazards associated with chemicals that are injurious to the skin and eyes.     Note* Abatement certification is required for this item.