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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1678142.015 - United States Postal Service
Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office
Site Address:
United States Postal Service
4720 Ridgelawn Drive
Dallas, TX 75214
Mailing Address:
6120 Swiss Avenue, Dallas, TX 75214
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 491110/Postal Service
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 09/28/2023
Emphasis: N:Heatnep
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2044466 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $15,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,625 |
| Current Penalty | $15,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,625 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 12/20/2023 | 01/18/2024 | $15,625 | $15,625 | $0 | 01/11/2024 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 3:35 p.m. on June 20, 2023, an employee working as a mail carrier for the post office was walking while delivering mail. A customer saw the employee bent over while on his route and called 911. The employee was transported to the hospital, where he died from hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease exacerbated by hyperthermia from the outdoor heat.
Keywords: Cardiovasc Disease, Cardiovasc System, Heat index, High Temperature, Hypertension, Hyperthermia , Lost consciousness, Mail Carrier, Medical Condition, Medical History, Postal Worker, Respiratory Tract, Underlying Medical Condition, Unresponsive
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1678142.015 | 66 | M | Fatality | Mail carriers, postal service |