Covid-19 OSHA Complaint, U.S. Postal Service, 40 East Academy Street, LUDOWICI, GA, 31316, USA
3 years ago
1. Packages stacked in the Case Mail Areas are not positioned in a stable and secure position, thus exposing employees to stuck-by hazards. 2. In December 2020, an employee sustained a head injury when a package fell and struck her in the head. 3. The emergency exit
doors and exit routes (i.e. aisles) are blocked with packages during package sorting operations, thus exposing employees to egress hazards. 4. Waste receptacles (i.e. trashcans) are constantly overflowing with refuse and are not emptied on a regular basis, thus exposing employees to biological hazards. 5. The toilet facilities (i.e. restrooms) are not maintained in a sanitary condition in that there is dirt and debris accumulation on the floors and toilets, thus exposing employees to biological hazards. 6. Hand soap is not maintained inside the toilet facilities (i.e. restrooms), thus exposing employees to biological hazards. 7. Toilet paper is not maintained inside the toilet facilities (i.e. restrooms), thus exposing employees to biological hazards. 8. Paper towels are not maintained inside the toilet facilities (i.e. restrooms), thus exposing employees to biological hazards. 9. Cigarette smoke is emitting into the building due to employees smoking on the back dock instead of in the designated area, thus exposing employees to respiratory hazards. 10. The employer has not implemented the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines as they relate to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) into the workplace to include elements such as, but not limited to: a) Enforcing the usage of facemasks or face coverings; b) Regularly cleaning and disinfecting all work surfaces, areas, and communal equipment (e.g. scanners, vehicle keys); c) Informing employees of their potential exposure to COVID-19 when positive cases occur in the workplace; d) Allowing employees to quarantine and be tested when they have been in contact with somebody who has tested positive for COVID-19; e) Requesting employees that are sick or experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms to stay home; and f) Ensuring social distancing is practiced by ensuring employees maintain at least six (6) feet from each other.
Source: Osha.gov | Receipt Date: 2020-12-28
Source: Osha.gov | Receipt Date: 2020-12-28
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