OSHA Inspection: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

Issued

2023-12-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $15625.00

Hazardous substances 8330

General-duty citation text

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 not protected from the hazard of high ambient heat while performing jobs duties:  (a) On or about June 20, 2023, an employee walking and delivering mail on a park-and-loop route was exposed to the recognized hazard of high outdoor heat including high temperature, high humidity and direct sun exposure during the performance of their duties. The heat index ranged from 96�F to 113�F and the National Weather Service had issued an Excessive Heat Warning. Such exposures are likely to lead to the development of serious heat-related illnesses such as, but not limited to, heat cramps, heat stress, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and death.