U.S. Postal Service's processing and distribution facility in Eau Claire, WI has been cited for alleged repeat and serious violations of federal workplace safety standards by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). The proposed penalties are $58,500.
OSHA's inspection revealed two alleged repeat violations and one serious violation.
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration says violations included failing to provide proper driver training and keeping improper records on injuries. A serious violation is one that could cause death or serious physical harm to workers from the condition. OSHA also says the facility failed to provide certain refresher training and didn't make sure workers performed daily truck inspections.
The U.S. Postal Service has been inspected by OSHA numerous times nationwide, including approximately 136 times since 1981 in the state of Wisconsin.
"It is extremely important that employers ensure that safety and health procedures are followed," said Mark Hysell, OSHA area director in Eau Claire, Wis. "OSHA's intention and purpose is to make sure workers return home, safe and healthy, at the end of every shift."
Sources:
http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=NEWS_RELEASES&p_id=16179
http://www.workerscompensation.com/compnewsnetwork/news/oshawi.html
OSHA's inspection revealed two alleged repeat violations and one serious violation.
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration says violations included failing to provide proper driver training and keeping improper records on injuries. A serious violation is one that could cause death or serious physical harm to workers from the condition. OSHA also says the facility failed to provide certain refresher training and didn't make sure workers performed daily truck inspections.The U.S. Postal Service has been inspected by OSHA numerous times nationwide, including approximately 136 times since 1981 in the state of Wisconsin.
"It is extremely important that employers ensure that safety and health procedures are followed," said Mark Hysell, OSHA area director in Eau Claire, Wis. "OSHA's intention and purpose is to make sure workers return home, safe and healthy, at the end of every shift."
Sources:
http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=NEWS_RELEASES&p_id=16179
http://www.workerscompensation.com/compnewsnetwork/news/oshawi.html
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