The question raised in this grievance involved clearing dropper jams on MPLSMs. After further review of this matter, we mutually agreed that no national interpretive issue is fairly presented in the particulars evidenced in this case. Although postal employees have an excellent safety record while clearing dropper jams, two additional safety features are now being added. A modification is being made to MPLSMs that will reduce dropper jams and allow employees to correct dropper jams without coming in contact with any MPLSM moving parts. Those offices that do not choose to make the modification may use a hand tool extraction device to clear dropper jams.
APWU National Grievance Number: H1C4FC11089