OSHA Inspection: U.S. POSTAL SERVICE

Issued

Aug 15, 2023

Abate by

Oct 2, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,261 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(4):  Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:  Loading Dock:  On, or about, June 22, 2023, the exit door labelled "6" would not open.

Issued

Aug 15, 2023

Abate by

Oct 2, 2023

Penalty

Initial $8,349 · Current $4,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(a):   Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  Facility:  On, or about, June 22, 2023 and at time prior to, employees who used Sustainable Earth Wax and Finish Remover were not provided with impervious foot protection to prevent skin contact with ethanolamine, a corrosive chemical that could cause chemical burns and affect the central nervous system when absorbed.

Issued

Aug 15, 2023

Abate by

Oct 2, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1)(i):When the employer had assessed the workplace hazard(s) and determined that hazard(s) were present, the employer did not select and/or use the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee from the hazard:  Facility:  On, or about June 22, 2023, the Personal Protective Equipment Hazard Assessment for Custodial Tasks did not sufficiently address the task of stripping floors.  The product provided for use, Sustainable Earth Wax and Finish Remover, contained Ethanolamine, a chemical that could cause chemical burns and affect the central nervous system.  The hazard assessment only referred employees to the Material Safety Data Sheet for recommended protective equipment instead of assessing the hazards and recommending suitable protective equipment such as eye protection, hand protection and foot protection to prevent contact with the product.

Issued

Aug 15, 2023

Abate by

Oct 2, 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:  Facility:  On, or about, June 22, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees who performed custodial tasks involving corrosive chemicals such as, but not limited to, bleach, germicidal cleaners and drain cleaner, wore protective eye equipment.

Issued

Aug 15, 2023

Abate by

Oct 2, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,261 · Current $6,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):  Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  Main Stock Room:  On, or about, June 22, 2023, the following Carrier Cases were energized with flexible cord used in lieu of permanent wiring:  A.	Carrier Case 629 was energized through a black extension cord. B.	Carrier Case 619 was energized through an orange extension cord.

Issued

Aug 15, 2023

Abate by

Oct 2, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D):  Flexible cords and cables were used where attached to building surfaces:  Main Stock Room:  On, or about, June 22, 2023, the following Carrier Cases were energized with flexible cord used that was attached to building surfaces:  A.	Carrier Case 623:  Cord was taped to the building column and attached the suspended ceiling grid in two locations. B.	Carrier Case 610:  Cord was tie-wrapped to the conduit for the alarm system. C.	Carrier Case 2002 and 1222:  Cord was attached to the suspended ceiling grid in two locations. D.	Carrier Case 1212:  Cord was attached to the suspended ceiling grid in two locations.

Issued

Aug 15, 2023

Abate by

Oct 2, 2023

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:   Main Stock Room:  On, or about, June 22, 2023, the following Carrier Cases were energized with flexible cord used that was run over the suspended ceiling:  A.	Carrier Case 619:  Orange extension cord. B.	Carrier Case 610:  Black power cord.

Issued

Aug 15, 2023

Abate by

Oct 2, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.29(b)(1): A Log of all recordable work-related injuries and illness (OSHA Form 300 or equivalent) was not completed in the detail required by the regulation:  Facility:  On, or about, June 22, 2022, entries with the following case numbers on the 2023 OSHA 300 Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses did not have adequate injury/illness descriptions in Column (F):  A.  Case No. 1846-60. B.  Case No. 2040-86.

Issued

Aug 15, 2023

Abate by

Oct 2, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.304(b)(4):  Outlet devices had an ampere rating less than the load to be served:  Break Room:  On, or about, June 22, 2023, a Walmart carafe and a Keurig coffee maker were energized through the same 20 ampere wall mounted receptacle.  The combined load of the two appliances was calculated to be 24.49 amperes.