Mail Carrier’s Heat-Related Death Leads to $150,000 in Fines

OSHA says USPS is responsible for protecting workers from heat

"...USPS was cited for a repeated violation of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act’s General Duty Clause. The citations, which come with $149,664 in total proposed penalties..."    

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OSHA Cites USPS For Unsafe Working Conditions

OSHA Cites USPS For Unsafe Working Conditions

"...The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited the USPS for unsafe working conditions following the death of mechanic Steny Wing Hoi Yu, who died July 27 from injuries he sustained while working at the Detroit NDC...."    

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Postal Service challenges OSHA citations at Portsmouth facility

"...Officials say inspectors found untrained or inadequately trained employees at the distribution center performing troubleshooting and voltage testing on or near live electrical equipment and wiring that had not first been de-energized. ..."    

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