OSHA Inspection: U.S. POSTAL SERVICE

Issued

Sep 17, 2024

Abate by

Sep 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $7,604 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.38(c)(3): The  emergency action plan did not include the procedures to be followed by employees who remain to operate critical plant operations before they evacuate.  U.S. Postal Service Rockville 500 North Washington Street, Rockville, MD 20850:  (a) U.S. Postal Service Rockville - On or about April 18, 2024,  the employer did not list procedures to be followed by employees responsible for shutting down building systems and securing monies and mail prior to evacuating the building.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Sep 17, 2024

Abate by

Sep 25, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.38(f)(2): The employer did not review the emergency action plan with each employee covered by the plan when the employee's responsibilities under the plan changed.   (1)   USPS Rockville - On or about April 18, 2024, the employer did not review their emergency action plan (EAP) with all employees to ensure they were aware of what their responsibilities are under the current plan.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Sep 17, 2024

Abate by

Sep 23, 2024

Penalty

Initial $50,699 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.36(g)(2):  Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points.  (a) Rear Caller Service Area -  On or about April 18, 2024, the  exit  access  leading to the designated exit door, was obstructed with white plastic mail totes and trays that caused the pathway width  to be shorten to 23 inches.  The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1727159, citation number 1 item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 04/03/2024, with respect to a workplace located at U.S. Postal Service 2901 Scott Futrell Charlotte, NC 28228.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Sep 17, 2024

Abate by

Sep 23, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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):  U.S. Postal Service Rockville 500 North Washington Street, Rockville, MD 20850:  (a) Loading Dock Doors - On or about April18, 2024, employees were exposed to occupational injury and illness when entryways which were not exits were not clearly marked with "not an exit" or identified by a sign indicating the actual use by their employees.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.