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Standard Cited: 19100120 Q06 I Hazardous waste operations and emergency response.
Inspection Nr: 304734346
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/15/2002
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 06/19/2002
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date: 06/05/2002
Final Order: 04/21/2003
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/21/2003 | $1,000.00 | 06/19/2002 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/15/2002 | $5,000.00 | 06/19/2002 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: UNAPOPPROC
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: 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 suspected anthrax hazards: a) U.S. Postal Service Newark Facility (Cancellation Unit Area): Upon identifying a suspicious letter which was leaking an unknown powdery substance, the employer failed to follow established procedures designed to minimize the spread of suspect powders and potential employee exposure. Violation observed on or about 11/20/01. "Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to minimize this hazard is to follow the established U.S. Postal Service policy on handling anthrax related emergencies (i.e., "USPSNEWSTALK response decision trees, administrative issues and other guidance on safety").