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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1685589.015 - U.S Postal Service
Inspection Information - Office: Queens District Office
Site Address:
U.S Postal Service
Building 250 Jfk Airport
Jamaica, NY 11430
Mailing Address:
160 Duryea Road, Melville, NY 11747
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 491110/Postal Service
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/20/2023
Emphasis: L:Forklift
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2058647 | ||
| Referral | 2056238 | Yes | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $22,321 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,321 |
| Current Penalty | $22,321 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,321 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 12/27/2023 | 01/09/2024 | $6,696 | $6,696 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100178 N04 | 12/27/2023 | 01/09/2024 | $15,625 | $15,625 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100178 N06 | 12/27/2023 | 01/09/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 6:15 p.m. on July 17, 2023, an employee was exiting the rest room when she was struck by a forklift. The employee died due to her injuries.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Forklift, Powered Industrial Vehicle, Struck By, Warehouse, Warehouse Aisle
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1685589.015 | 61 | F | Fatality | Mail clerks, excluding postal service |