OSHA Inspection: NUCENTURY TEXTILE SERVICES, LLC

Issued

2012-06-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $4900.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    a) NuCentury Textile Services, LLC, Toledo, Ohio:  On or about January 3, 2012, the employer failed to develop and utilize energy control procedures for employees who performed servicing and maintenance activities on the Jensen manufactured Constellation (Model-66) #5 folder.  The employer did not ensure that employees isolated all sources of hazardous energy prior to servicing and maintenance, exposing them to caught-in and crushing injuries. An employee suffered hand and arm injuries after being caught-in the running folder while troubleshooting a belt.    b) NuCentury Textile Services, LLC, Toledo, Ohio:  On or about January 24, 2012, the employer failed to develop, document and utilize energy control procedures for employees who performed servicing and maintenance activities on the #5 flatwork ironer, which was manufactured by The American Laundry Machinery Co. (Serial #128-M-3057).  The employer did not ensure that employees isolated all sources of hazardous energy prior to servicing and maintenance activities, such as but limited to clearing jams.  Employees were exposed to caught-in and crushing injuries.

Issued

2012-06-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i):  The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:    a) NuCentury Textile Services, LLC, Toledo, Ohio:  On or about January 30, 2012, the employer did not conduct periodic inspections of the company's energy control procedure to ensure that the requirements of the lockout/tagout standard were met.  The employer's hazardous energy control program had deficiencies, such as, but not limited to employees not locking out machines or equipment prior to servicing and maintenance activities.  Employees were exposed to caught-in or crushed-by hazards while performing servicing and maintenance activities on equipment, such as, but not limited the Jensen manufactured Constellation (Model-66) #5 folder and the #5 flatwork ironer, which was manufactured by The American Laundry Machinery Co. (Serial #128-M-3057).

Issued

2012-06-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $4900.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i):  The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees:    a) NuCentury Textile Services, LLC, Toledo, Ohio:  On or about January 3, 2012, the employer failed to train employees to isolate energy sources and render equipment inoperative before assigning employees to perform maintenance and servicing work where unexpected startup and energy releases exposed employees to the hazards of being caught-in or crushed by equipment, such as, but not limited to the Jensen manufactured Constellation (Model-66) #5 folder.  An employee suffered hand and arm injuries after being caught-in the running folder while troubleshooting a belt.     b) NuCentury Textile Services, LLC, Toledo, Ohio:  On or about January 24, 2012, the employer failed to train employees to isolate energy sources and render equipment inoperative before assigning employees to perform maintenance and servicing work where unexpected startup and energy releases exposed employees to the hazards of being caught-in or crushed by equipment, such as the #5 flatwork ironer, which was manufactured by The American Laundry Machinery Co. (Serial #128-M-3057).

Issued

2012-06-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i):  Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:    a) NuCentury Textile Services, LLC, Toledo, Ohio:  On or about January 3, 2012, employee were exposed to crushing and caught-in injuries, in that that the Jensen manufactured Constellation (Model-66) #5 folder was not locked out prior to performing servicing and maintenance activities.  The employer failed to implement energy control application steps for the equipment.  An employee suffered hand and arm injuries after being caught-in the running folder while troubleshooting a belt.    b) NuCentury Textile Services, LLC, Toledo, Ohio:  On or about January 24, 2012, employee were exposed to crushing and caught-in injuries, in that that the #5 flatwork ironer, which was manufactured by The American Laundry Machinery Co. (Serial #128-M-3057) was not locked out prior to performing servicing and maintenance activities.  The employer failed to implement energy control application steps for the equipment.

Issued

2012-06-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $4900.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    a) NuCentury Textile Services, LLC, Toledo, Ohio:  On or about January 3, 2012, the employer did not ensure that the rotating rollers and belts were guarded on the underside of the Jensen manufactured Constellation (Model-66) #5 folder.  The guard was missing, exposing employees to caught-in and crushing injuries.  An employee suffered hand and arm injuries after being caught-in the running folder while troubleshooting a belt.

Issued

2012-06-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $4900.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iii):  Internal parts of electrical equipment, including busbars, wiring terminals, insulators, and other surfaces, may not be damaged or contaminated by foreign materials such as paint, plaster, cleaners, abrasives, or corrosive residues:    a) NuCentury Textile Services, LLC, Toledo, Ohio:  On or about January 31, 2012, the employer did not ensure that internal parts of electrical equipment on control box to the American Laundry Machinery Co. (Serial #128-M-3057) #5 flatwork ironer were not damaged.  The main power disconnect switch was broken inside of the cabinet, which resulted in maintenance employees opening the box to de-energize the equipment, exposing them to 480 volts that could result in electrocution, shock, and/or arc flash/blast injuries.

Issued

2012-06-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1):  Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments:    a) NuCentury Textile Services, LLC, Toledo, Ohio:  On or about January 31, 2012, the employer did not ensure employees were provided with training on electrical safety-related work practices, such as but not limited to electrical shock hazards, arc flash/blast hazards, and protective equipment for the face, hands, and body to protect against electrical hazards while working on or near energized conductors.  Maintenance personnel accessed the electrical the inside of the control box to de-energize the #5 flatwork ironer, which was manufactured by The American Laundry Machinery Co. (Serial #128-M-3057).  Employees were exposed to 480 volts while engaged in this activity.

Issued

2012-06-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(a): Safety-related work practices were not employed to prevent electric shock or other injuries resulting from either direct or indirect electrical contacts, when work was performed near or on equipment or circuits which were or could be energized:    a) NuCentury Textile Services, LLC, Toledo, Ohio:  On January 31, 2012, the employer did not ensure employees utilized electrical safety-related work practices while performing work near energized equipment.  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards while attempting to de-energize the #5 flatwork ironer, which was manufactured by The American Laundry Machinery Co. (Serial #128-M-3057).  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards, such as such as but not limited to electrical shock, arc flash/blast, and electrocution.

Issued

2012-06-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i):  Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with, and/or did not use, electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed:    a) NuCentury Textile Services, LLC, Toledo, Ohio:  On or about January 31, 2012, the employer failed to ensure that employees were protected from electrical hazards in that electrical protective equipment for the hands and body were not used by employees.  Due to a faulty disconnect switch, maintenance personnel accessed the inside of a control box (480 volts) to de-energize the #5 flatwork ironer, which was manufactured by The American Laundry Machinery Co. (Serial #128-M-3057).  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards, such as, but not limited to electrical shock, arc flash/blast, and electrocution.

Issued

2012-06-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(iv):  Employees exposed to the danger of head injury from electric shock or burns due to contact with exposed energized parts did not wear nonconductive head protection:    a) NuCentury Textile Services, LLC, Toledo, Ohio:  On or about January 31, 2012, the employer failed to ensure that employees were protected from electrical hazards in that nonconductive head protection was not worn by employees who accessed live electrical components.  Due to a faulty disconnect switch, maintenance personnel accessed the inside of a control box (480 volts) to de-energize the #5 flatwork ironer, which was manufactured by The American Laundry Machinery Co. (Serial #128-M-3057).  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards, such as such as but not limited to electrical shock, arc flash/blast, and electrocution.

Issued

2012-06-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(v):  Employees exposed to the danger of injury to the eyes or face from electric arcs or flashes or from flying objects resulting from electrical explosion did not wear protective equipment for the eyes or face:    a) NuCentury Textile Services, LLC, Toledo, Ohio:  On or about January 31, 2012, the employer failed to ensure that employees were protected from electrical hazards, in that electrical protective equipment for the eyes and face was not worn by employees who accessed live electrical components.  Due to a faulty disconnect switch, maintenance personnel accessed the inside of a control box (480 volts) to de-energize the #5 flatwork ironer, which was manufactured by The American Laundry Machinery Co. (Serial #128-M-3057).  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards, such as such as but not limited to electrical shock, arc flash/blast, and electrocution.