The U.S. Postal Service briefly closed a put up workplace in Torrance, relocated mail providers and destroyed hundreds of items of mail and packages after checks revealed the ability had been contaminated with asbestos, officers stated.
Natashi Garvins, a USPS spokesperson, stated in a written assertion that the ability was briefly shut down on July 26 and mail providers had been relocated to different space amenities equivalent to Hawthorne and El Segundo.
The announcement was made a day after a hazmat staff responded to the ability. Video from the scene confirmed dozens of postal service employees standing within the car parking zone.
Garvins stated checks carried out on the put up workplace, situated at 2510 Monterey St., confirmed no asbestos-containing supplies had been situated inside the air duct techniques or areas occupied by employees and guests. However as a result of different elements of the constructing examined constructive for asbestos contamination, Garvins stated, the constructing was briefly shut down and providers had been relocated elsewhere.
Testing concluded Aug. 15. It’s unclear if any employees had been uncovered.
The USA Postal Inspection Service is overseeing the gathering and disposal of contaminated mail and packages.
“Whereas we perceive the significance of these things to our prospects, these steps are being taken in accordance with federal, state, and native” laws, Garvins stated.
It’s unknown how lengthy the put up workplace will stay closed.
Final month, a former U.S. Postal Service letter provider in Torrance pleaded responsible to stealing bank cards and checks from the mail and utilizing them to dwell a lavish way of life she flaunted on Instagram.
