Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment: In the following locations, electrical equipment was identified as obstructed which prevented access for maintenance and operations: a) Weld Shop: A container of brazing rods and hand tools was temporarily stored in the working space for the electrical panels powering the main switch. b) Weld Shop: A welding machine and metal stock was temporarily stored in the working space for the electrical panels powering the fan and receptacles. c) Column C-12: A garbage can and tricycle was temporarily stored in the working space for the electrical panels powering the lighting system. Employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards up to 480 volts. The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard [29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)], which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1226065, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on July 10, 2017, with respect to a workplace located at 7001 S. Central Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90052. The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard [29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)], which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1186652, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on December 13, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 28201 Franklin Parkway, Santa Clarita, California 91383.