Postal Service Contractor injured as Parcel Belt Dumper falls

Contractor critically injured after accident at USPS distribution center

"...MacGregor said a contractor was repairing a piece of machinery that loads packages onto a conveyor belt when a hydraulic line burst, causing the machine to fall onto him. Officials compared the machine the victim was working on to a dump truck...."    

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Brooklyn postal employee killed

Employee Killed by Postal Service Truck

"...Brooklyn Center officers say a postal service employee was killed after being hit by a Post Office truck...."    

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Mail Contractors of America (MCA) driver dies, OSHA investigates

APWU, OSHA Investigate Employee Death at Des Moines NDC

"...Reports from the Des Moines BMC Local, which represents MCA drivers, indicate that there has been an increase in the number of incidents involving roll-away vehicles since 2009, when the Postal Service began allowing private-contract drivers to bring trucks to the dock at NDCs...."    

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OSHA Fines USPS For Safety Violations in Los Angeles

"...The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fined the Postal Service $220,000 for willful and serious safety violations at the International Service Center in Los Angeles, CA...."    

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