Social Security admin: "60 documented instances of the worker passing gas" (spokeswoman, dollars)

[wutitiz]

Social Security Administration takes back reprimand of flatulent worker

After a major investigation, the SSA withdrew a letter of reprimand against a 38-yr-old worker with consistent gas. The higher-ups appeared to be concerned about publicity after a report by the web site, the 'Smoking Gun.'

Originally Posted by Washington Post

“When senior management became aware of the reprimand it was immediately rescinded,” agency spokeswoman Dorothy J. Clark said in an e-mail to The federal Eye.
The Social Security Administration said it withdrew the reprimand seven days after sending the letter, which is dated Dec. 10.
The agency did not respond to questions about the status of the employee and what actions the administration has taken to address the concerns of his co-workers in the absence of a reprimand.
The letter, which came from the agency’s Office of Disability Operations, cited 60 documented instances of the worker passing gas in his office during a period of about 12 weeks.

Your tax dollars at work.

[Frank DeForrest]

The worker should just apply to his employer for disability, like so many do.

[Statutory Ape]

A simple "Put a cork in it" letter should have been sufficient.