OSHA Inspection: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

Issued

May 24, 2024

Abate by

Jun 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1101(g)(1)(i):The employer did not use engineering controls and work practices in all operations covered by 29 CFR 1926.1101, regardless of the levels of exposure, in the form of vacuum cleaners equipped with high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters to collect all debris and dust containing asbestos containing material and presumed asbestos containing material.  Location: Worksite  On or about November 30, 2023, an employee was exposed to asbestos hazards while working to move the accountable cage from one area of the work room to another, where the employer did not provide a vacuum cleaner with high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters to collect all debris and dust created during the operation. The operation disturbed intact floor tiles containing 24% chrysotile asbestos and created dust and debris by cutting embedded bolts, hammering the cut bolts into the tiles, and then drilling new floor holes.  The employer has previously failed to use engineering controls and work practices in all operations covered by 29 CFR 1926.1101, regardless of the levels of exposure, as seen below in prior violations (cited under the alternative OSHA General Industry standard):  a.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Repeat-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1640228, citation number 2, item number  1, and for a Serious violation of equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(4), citation 1, item number 1, with an inspection date of 12/15/2022, with respect to a workplace located at 1020 SE 7th Ave., Portland, OR  97214.  b.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Repeat-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1637632, citation number 1, item number 2 , with an inspection date of 12/7/2022, with respect to a workplace located at 2130 N Kilpatrick St, Portland, OR  97217.  c.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1537592, citation number 1, item number 3a 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.  d.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Repeat-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1368195 citation number 1 item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/6/2020 with respect to a workplace located at 5108 West 74th Street Edina, MN 55435.  e.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1367868 citation number 1 item number 1a, and its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(8) under citation number 1 item number 1b, and was affirmed as a final order on 11/5/2020 with respect to a workplace located at 4048 Lakeland Avenue North Robbinsdale, MN 55422.

Issued

May 24, 2024

Abate by

Jun 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1101(g)(1)(ii):The employer did not use engineering controls and work practices in all operations covered by 29 CFR 1926.1101, regardless of the levels of exposure, in the form of wet methods or wetting agents to control employee exposures during asbestos handling, mixing, removal, cutting, application and cleanup.  Location: Worksite  On or about November 30, 2023, an employee was exposed to asbestos hazards while working to move the accountable cage from one area of the workroom floor to another, where the employer did not ensure that wet methods were used at all times during the operation to control employee exposure. The operation disturbed intact floor tiles containing 24% chrysotile asbestos and created dust and debris by cutting embedded bolts, hammering the cut bolts into the tiles, and then drilling new floor holes.  The employer has previously failed to use engineering controls and work practices in all operations covered by 29 CFR 1926.1101, regardless of the levels of exposure, as seen below in prior violations (cited under the alternative OSHA General Industry standard):  a.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Repeat-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1640228, citation number 2, item number  1, and for a Serious violation of equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(4), citation 1, item number 1, with an inspection date of 12/15/2022, with respect to a workplace located at 1020 SE 7th Ave., Portland, OR  97214.  b.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Repeat-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1637632, citation number 1, item number 2 , with an inspection date of 12/7/2022, with respect to a workplace located at 2130 N Kilpatrick St, Portland, OR  97217.  c.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1537592, citation number 1, item number 3a 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.  d.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Repeat-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1368195 citation number 1 item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/6/2020 with respect to a workplace located at 5108 West 74th Street Edina, MN 55435.  e.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1367868 citation number 1 item number 1a, and its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(8) under citation number 1 item number 1b, and was affirmed as a final order on 11/5/2020 with respect to a workplace located at 4048 Lakeland Avenue North Robbinsdale, MN 55422.

Issued

May 24, 2024

Abate by

Jun 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1101(g)(1)(iii):The employer did not use work practices in all operations covered by 29 CFR 1926.1101, regardless of the levels of exposure, in the form of prompt clean-up and disposal of wastes and debris contaminated with asbestos, in leak-tight containers.  Location: Worksite  On or about November 30, 2023, employees were exposed to asbestos hazards during the the facility's accountable cage move operation, where the employer did not ensure that the asbestos-containing debris and dust created during the drilling process when the cage was installed and secured in its new location was promptly cleaned-up and disposed of in leak-tight containers. The operation disturbed intact floor tiles containing 24% chrysotile asbestos and created dust and debris by cutting embedded bolts, hammering the cut bolts into the tiles, and then drilling new floor holes.  The employer has previously failed to use engineering controls and work practices in all operations covered by 29 CFR 1926.1101, regardless of the levels of exposure, as seen below in prior violations (cited under the alternative OSHA General Industry standard):  a.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Repeat-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1640228, citation number 2, item number  1, and for a Serious violation of equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(4), citation 1, item number 1, with an inspection date of 12/15/2022, with respect to a workplace located at 1020 SE 7th Ave., Portland, OR  97214.  b.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Repeat-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1637632, citation number 1, item number 2 , with an inspection date of 12/7/2022, with respect to a workplace located at 2130 N Kilpatrick St, Portland, OR  97217.  c.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1537592, citation number 1, item number 3a 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.  d.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Repeat-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1368195 citation number 1 item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/6/2020 with respect to a workplace located at 5108 West 74th Street Edina, MN 55435.  e.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1367868 citation number 1 item number 1a, and its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(8) under citation number 1 item number 1b, and was affirmed as a final order on 11/5/2020 with respect to a workplace located at 4048 Lakeland Avenue North Robbinsdale, MN 55422.

Issued

May 24, 2024

Abate by

Jun 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1101(g)(9)(ii): Class III asbestos work was not performed using local exhaust ventilation to the extent feasible.  Location: Worksite  On or about November 30, 2023, an employee was exposed to asbestos hazards while working to move the accountable cage from one area to another of the asbestos-containing workroom flooring, by cutting embedded bolts, hammering the cut bolts into the tiles, and then drilling new floor holes, where the employer did not provide or ensure that the tools being used had HEPA dust collection attachments. The operation disturbed intact floor tiles containing 24% chrysotile asbestos and created dust and debris by cutting embedded bolts, hammering the cut bolts into the tiles, and then drilling new floor holes.  The employer has previously failed to use engineering controls and work practices in all operations covered by 29 CFR 1926.1101, regardless of the levels of exposure, as seen below in prior violations (cited under the alternative OSHA General Industry standard):  a.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Repeat-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1640228, citation number 2, item number  1, and for a Serious violation of equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(4), citation 1, item number 1, with an inspection date of 12/15/2022, with respect to a workplace located at 1020 SE 7th Ave., Portland, OR  97214.  b.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Repeat-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1637632, citation number 1, item number 2 , with an inspection date of 12/7/2022, with respect to a workplace located at 2130 N Kilpatrick St, Portland, OR  97217.  c.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1537592, citation number 1, item number 3a 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.  d.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Repeat-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1368195 citation number 1 item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/6/2020 with respect to a workplace located at 5108 West 74th Street Edina, MN 55435.  e.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1367868 citation number 1 item number 1a, and its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(8) under citation number 1 item number 1b, and was affirmed as a final order on 11/5/2020 with respect to a workplace located at 4048 Lakeland Avenue North Robbinsdale, MN 55422.

Issued

May 24, 2024

Abate by

Jun 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1101(g)(9)(iv): Where the employer did not produce a "negative exposure assessment" for a job, or where monitoring results show the permissible exposure limit had been exceeded, the employer did not contain the area using impermeable drop cloths and plastic barriers or their equivalent and/or the operation was not isolated using a control system which complied with 29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(5).  Location: Worksite  On or about November 30, 2023, employees were exposed to asbestos hazards when the asbestos-containing workroom floor and mastic were disturbed during the process of moving the accountable cage, by cutting embedded bolts, hammering the cut bolts into the tiles, and then drilling new floor holes, where the employer did not produce a negative exposure assessment and did not contain the area of the work operation in any means. The operation disturbed intact floor tiles containing 24% chrysotile asbestos and created dust and debris by cutting embedded bolts, hammering the cut bolts into the tiles, and then drilling new floor holes.  The employer has previously failed to assess employee exposures before initiation of an operation as seen below in prior violations (cited under the alternative General Industry 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(i):  a)The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Repeat-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1640228  citation number 2 item number 2 with an inspection date of 12/15/2022 with respect to a workplace located at 1020 SE 7th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214.  b.)The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for an Other-than-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1458590 citation number 2 item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 6/15/2020 with respect to a workplace located at 20711 Holt Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044.  c.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1278348 citation number 1 item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 7/18/2018 with respect to a workplace located at 200 South Park Avenue, Herrin, IL 62948.

Issued

May 24, 2024

Abate by

Jun 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1101(h)(3)(iii)(A):The employer did not provide a half-mask air-purifying respirator, other than a disposable respirator, equipped with high-efficiency filters, whenever the employee(s) performed Class II and III asbestos jobs where no negative exposure assessment was available.  Location: Worksite  On or about November 30, 2023, an employee was exposed to asbestos hazards while performing Asbestos Class III work when disturbing the asbestos-containing workroom floor and mastic in order to move the accountable cage, where no negative exposure assessment was available and the employer did not provide a half-face air purifying respirator equipped with high-efficiency particulate filters. The operation disturbed intact floor tiles containing 24% chrysotile asbestos and created dust and debris by cutting embedded bolts, hammering the cut bolts into the tiles, and then drilling new floor holes.  The employer has previously failed to assess employee exposures before initiation of an operation as seen below in prior violations (cited under the alternative General Industry 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(i):  a)The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Repeat-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1640228  citation number 2 item number 2 with an inspection date of 12/15/2022 with respect to a workplace located at 1020 SE 7th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214.  b.)The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for an Other-than-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1458590 citation number 2 item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 6/15/2020 with respect to a workplace located at 20711 Holt Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044.  c.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1278348 citation number 1 item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 7/18/2018 with respect to a workplace located at 200 South Park Avenue, Herrin, IL 62948.

Issued

May 24, 2024

Abate by

Jun 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1101(i)(1):The employer did not provide and require the use of protective clothing, such as coveralls or similar whole-body clothing, head coverings, gloves, and foot coverings for each employee exposed to airborne concentrations of asbestos that exceed the time weighted average and/or excursion limit in 29 CFR 1926.1101(c) or for which a required negative exposure assessment was not produced.  Location: Worksite  On or about November 30, 2023, an employee was exposed to asbestos hazards when disturbing the asbestos-containing workroom floor and mastic in order to move the accountable cage, where the employer did not produce a negative exposure assessment and provided no type of protective clothing. The operation disturbed intact floor tiles containing 24% chrysotile asbestos and created dust and debris by cutting embedded bolts, hammering the cut bolts into the tiles, and then drilling new floor holes.  The employer has previously failed to assess employee exposures before initiation of an operation as seen below in prior violations (cited under the alternative General Industry 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(i):  a)The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Repeat-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1640228  citation number 2 item number 2 with an inspection date of 12/15/2022 with respect to a workplace located at 1020 SE 7th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214.  b.)The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for an Other-than-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1458590 citation number 2 item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 6/15/2020 with respect to a workplace located at 20711 Holt Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044.  c.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1278348 citation number 1 item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 7/18/2018 with respect to a workplace located at 200 South Park Avenue, Herrin, IL 62948.

Issued

May 24, 2024

Abate by

Jun 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(8)(vii): After the building owner or employer identified previously installed presumed asbestos containing material (PACM) and/or asbestos containing material (ACM), labels or signs were not affixed or posted so that employees would be notified of what materials contain PACM and/or ACM, and/or the employer did not post signs in lieu of labels, and/or ensure, to the extent feasible, that employees who come in contact with these signs or labels could comprehend them.  Location: Worksite  On or about November 30, 2023, an employee was exposed to asbestos hazards while working to move the accountable cage and disturbed the asbestos-containing floor and mastic in order to do so, where the employer had not affixed labels nor posted signs to notify of the asbestos-containing floor and mastic. The operation disturbed intact floor tiles containing 24% chrysotile asbestos and created dust and debris by cutting embedded bolts, hammering the cut bolts into the tiles, and then drilling new floor holes.  The employer has previously failed to inform employees of the location and quantity of asbestos-containing material present before initiation of an operation, as seen below in prior violations (cited under the alternative OSHA General Industry OSHA Standard):  a) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Repeat-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1640228  citation number 2 item number 2 with an inspection date of 12/15/2022 with respect to a workplace located at 1020 SE 7th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214.  b.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for an Other-than-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1458590 citation number 2 item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 6/15/2020 with respect to a workplace located at 20711 Holt Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044.  c.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1278348 citation number 1 item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 7/18/2018 with respect to a workplace located at 200 South Park Avenue, Herrin, IL 62948.

Issued

May 24, 2024

Abate by

Jun 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(9)(v): Training for Class III employees did not include "hands-on" training at take at least 16 hours.  Location: Worksite  On or about November 30, 2023, an employee was exposed to asbestos hazards while performing Class III asbestos work while disturbing the asbestos-containing workroom floor and mastic to move the accountable cage by cutting, hammering, and drilling holes, where the employer had not provided the employee with 16 hour Class III asbestos training with hands-on portions. The operation disturbed intact floor tiles containing 24% chrysotile asbestos and created dust and debris by cutting embedded bolts, hammering the cut bolts into the tiles, and then drilling new floor holes.  The employer has previously failed to ensure employees that are performing asbestos operations are properly trained, as seen in previously cited violations as noted below (cited under the alternative OSHA General Industry Standard):  a.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Repeat-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(7)(iv), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1637632, citation number 1, item number 1 with an inspection date of 12/7/2022, with respect to a workplace located at 2130 N Kilpatrick St, Portland, OR  97217.  b.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for an Other-than-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(7)(iv), 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.   c.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(7)(iv), 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  d.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(7)(iv), 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.

Issued

May 24, 2024

Abate by

Jun 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1101(k)(9)(vi):Training for employees performing Class IV operations did not include available information concerning the locations of thermal system insulation and surfacing asbestos containing material and/or presumed asbestos containing material, asbestos-containing flooring materials, or flooring material where the absence of asbestos has not yet been certified; and instruction in recognition of damage, deterioration, and delamination of asbestos containing building materials; and did not take at least 2 hours.  On or about November 30, 2023, a custodial staff employee performing Class IV housekeeping work cleaning dust and debris at the facility was exposed to asbestos hazards, where the employer failed to ensure that 2 hour Asbestos Awareness training containing all of the required elements specified in this standard was received by the employee.  The employer has previously failed to ensure employees that are performing OSHA Class IV asbestos operations are properly trained, as seen in previously cited violations as noted below (cited under the alternative OSHA General Industry Standard):  a.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Repeat-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(7)(iv), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1637632, citation number 1, item number 1 with an inspection date of 12/7/2022, with respect to a workplace located at 2130 N Kilpatrick St, Portland, OR  97217.  b.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for an Other-than-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(7)(iv), 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.   c.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(7)(iv), 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  d.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(7)(iv), 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.

Issued

May 24, 2024

Abate by

Jun 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1101(o)(4)(ii): For Class III and IV asbestos work, the competent person was not trained in aspects of asbestos handling appropriate for the nature of the work, to include procedures for setting up glove bags and mini-enclosures, practices for reducing asbestos exposures, use of wet methods, the contents of this standard, and the identification of asbestos.  Location: Worksite  On or about November 30, 2023, employees were exposed to asbestos hazards, where the employer did not ensure that a competent person took the 16 Hour Class III asbestos training course, to correctly handle Class III and Class IV asbestos work operations. The operation disturbed intact floor tiles containing 24% chrysotile asbestos and created dust and debris by cutting embedded bolts, hammering the cut bolts into the tiles, and then drilling new floor holes. The Postmaster is in charge of the facility, its asbestos-containing materials documentation, and the Class III and Class IV asbestos work performed at the facility, but has not taken the 16 hour Class III asbestos training course, or any other formal asbestos training that meets or surpasses the requirements of the standard.  The employer has previously failed to ensure employees that are performing asbestos operations are properly trained, as seen in previously cited violations as noted below (cited under the alternative OSHA General Industry Standard):  a.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Repeat-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(7)(iv), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1637632, citation number 1, item number 1 with an inspection date of 12/7/2022, with respect to a workplace located at 2130 N Kilpatrick St, Portland, OR  97217.  b.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for an Other-than-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(7)(iv), 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.   c.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(7)(iv), 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  d.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(7)(iv), 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.