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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100176 A Handling materials - general.

Inspection Nr: 1154949.015

Citation: 02002

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Date: 01/09/2017 2

Initial Penalty: $53,450.00

Current Penalty: $12,471.00

Issuance Date: 12/12/2016

Nr Instances: 2

Nr Exposed: 2

Related Event Code (REC):

Gravity: 1

Report ID: 0316300

Contest Date:

Final Order: 01/09/2017

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	I: Informal Settlement	01/09/2017	$12,471.00	01/09/2017	Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	12/12/2016	$53,450.00	01/09/2017	Repeat

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

29 CFR 1910.176(a): Where mechanical handling equipment was used, aisles were not kept clear and in good repair, without obstructions across or in aisles that could create a hazard. (a) Date of Violation: On or about 06-14-2016 and times prior thereto, located at U.S. Postal Service Merrifield Processing and Distribution Center, 8409 Lee Hwy. Merrifield, VA 22081, Condition: Powered industrial equipment was operated within clearly marked aisles containing wheeled mail carts that were placed in the aisles, exposing employees to struck by or caught between hazards. The United States Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.176(a), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1064528.015, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 08-24-15, with respect to a workplace located at U.S. Postal Service Grand Rapids, MI. The United States Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.176(a), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1105178.015, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 02-04-16, with respect to a workplace located at U.S. Postal Service Fort Wayne, IN. The United States Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.176(a), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1097343.015, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 12-16-15, with respect to a workplace located at U.S. Postal Service Indianapolis, IN. Abatement documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

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