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Showing posts with label postal employee dangers. Show all posts

3.13.2019

The fentanyl risk for postal workers: health and safety is not a given

"... Postal workers’ union calls for safety measures to address possible exposure ..."   
Source: www.macleans.ca

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7.11.2018

California Postal Worker Found Dead in Truck Amid Scorching Heat Wave

Officials Investigating Death of Postal Worker Found in Truck in Woodland Hills Amid Scorching Heat Wave

"...Peggy Frank of North Hills had worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 28 years and was nearing retirement. She had just returned to work for the first time in months on Friday after suffering a broken ankle ...carrier vehicles have no air conditioning..."   
Source: ktla.com

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3.03.2017

Postal carrier shot at in Southwest Miami-Dade

Postal carrier shot at in Southwest Miami-Dade

"...Police said two black men dressed in hoodies jumped over the home’s fence and got into a black SUV and fled. According to officials, that is when the shots were fired. “He also witnessed the passenger extend half of his body outside of the vehicle, turn around and take a shot at him,” said Ivan Rodriguez of the U.S. Postal Inspector Service. 'Apparently, the suspects fleeing believed that the carrier, perhaps, was en route, chasing them or what have you.' ..."   
Source: wsvn.com

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1.13.2016

Lafayette man sentenced for shooting at postal worker

Lafayette man sentenced for shooting at postal worker

"...Sonnier was arrested and charged with one count of attempted first-degree murder and one count of attempted second-degree murder after he shot at least once at a U.S. Postal Service vehicle which was occupied by a worker. The postal employee was not injured ..."   
Source: www.theadvertiser.com

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12.03.2013

OIG to probe late mail delivery

Inspector general to probe late mail delivery

"... launching an investigation into the shift in mail delivery to evening hours, a change that’s alarmed letter carriers and customers...."   
Source: www.washingtonpost.com

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7.14.2013

Postal Service truck carjacked

Police ID suspect accused of shooting motorist during series of carjackings in west Denver on Monday

"... The gunman then carjacked a U.S. Postal Service truck at West 24th Avenue and Julian Street, a police officer at that scene told 7NEWS. The postal worker was not harmed, police said...."  Click to Read More
Source: www.thedenverchannel.com

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6.05.2013

Individual accused of raping postal worker

Dennis Carpenter accused of raping postal worker

"... The man who allegedly raped a young postal worker in Silver Spring last month was arrested Tuesday...."  Click to Read More
Source: www.wjla.com

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9.07.2012

Mobile meth lab goes postal

Cleveland postal carrier discovers smoking package

"... A postal employee working his regular route came across something unusual Thursday. What had been left inside the mail drop box was smoking...."  Click to Read More
Source: www.wkyc.com

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12.09.2011

Postal Worker Shot

Postal Service Worker Injured After Pellet Gun Shooting in Manistee

"... The investigation continues after a shooting Wednesday afternoon sent a postal worker to the hospital.
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Source: www.9and10news.com

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4.10.2011

USPS resumes delivery after gunpoint robbery of carrier

"...Service to about 750 homes and businesses was suspended Monday after carrier Michael Sellers reported being robbed at gunpoint by ..."  
Source: www.therepublic.com

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3.08.2011

Dogs put down after attack on postal worker

"...Two pit bulls that were suspected of severely wounding a postal worker in central Missouri ..."  
Source: www.kansascity.com

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1.09.2011

Postal workers praised after incendiary parcel incident

Mayor praises postal workers after package incident

"... Mayor Vincent C. Gray (D) praised postal workers who quickly contacted police Friday after discovering an incendiary package..."  
Source: washingtonpost.com

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12.20.2010

93 year old driver backs car into Ormond-by-the-Sea post office

"... A postal worker, however, did receive a minor scratch on his head...."  
Source: www.cfnews13.com

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