Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to excessive heart while delivering mail in direct sunlight for approximately 5 to 8 hours with a peak heat index of 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit. a.) The US Postal Service located at 835 South 7th Street in Louisville, KY: On or about 08/10/16 and at times prior to had postal mail Carriers exposed to excessive heat while delivering in direct sunlight outdoors for approximately 5 to 8 hours on a sunny day with a peak heat index of 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit and had not provided water or communicated a work/rest regime to employees. An employee suffered from a heat related illness, discovered on or about 09/6/16. The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of the OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 917092, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 4/30/2014, with respect to a workplace located at 20 forest street, Medford MA 02155. The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of the OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 538158, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/24/2014, with respect to a workplace located at 14200 E 32nd street South, Independence, MO 64055. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).