PORT HENRY, NY —
OSHA Inspection: NU WAY LINEN SERVICE
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of NU WAY LINEN SERVICE in 4258 MAIN STREET, PORT HENRY, NY 12974 (NAICS 812331). OSHA activity number 333902625.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- NU WAY LINEN SERVICE
- Site address
- 4258 MAIN STREET
- City
- PORT HENRY
- State
- NY
- ZIP
- 12974
- Mailing
- 4258 MAIN STREET, PORT HENRY, NY 12974
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 812331
- Employees
- 14
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
7 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.22 A02
- Issued
- Aug 9, 2012
- Abate by
- Aug 23, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $2,640 · Current $1,320 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Where wet processes were used, drainage was not maintained, and false floors, platforms, mats, or other dry standing places were not provided where practicable: a) Washer area, on or about 4/18/2012, excess water on the floor and walkways from leaks and washing machines was not drained or maintained in a dry condition exposing employees to slip hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1320
- — Z (S) $2640
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Aug 9, 2012
- Abate by
- Aug 16, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $2,200 · Current $1,100 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: a) Production area, on or about 4/18/2012: Employees working with or near Sodium Hydroxide/Caustic Soda Beads did not have immediate and unobstructed access to a suitable, clean eye wash station.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1100
- — Z (S) $2200
1910.179 J02 IV
- Issued
- Aug 9, 2012
- Abate by
- Aug 16, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $1,320 · Current $660 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iv): Monthly inspections of hoist chains, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier of the chain which was inspected, were not performed: a) Overhead hoist, above washers, on or about 4/18/2012: hoist chain was not inspected.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $660
- — Z (S) $1320
1910.179 J03
- Issued
- Aug 9, 2012
- Abate by
- Aug 16, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months: a) Overhead hoist, above washers, on or about 4/18/2012: No record of inspections conducted.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.264 C04 III A
- Issued
- Aug 9, 2012
- Abate by
- Aug 16, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $2,640 · Current $1,320 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.264(c)(4)(iii)(a): Steam pipe(s) in laundry operations and within 7 feet of the floor or working platform, were not insulated or otherwise properly guarded to prevent contact by employees: a) Ironer gate valve, on or about 4/18/2012: Employees were exposed to burns from the leaking steam pipe valve while clearing jammed fabric from the rollers.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1320
- — Z (S) $2640
1910.305 A02 I
- Issued
- Aug 9, 2012
- Abate by
- Aug 16, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $3,080 · Current $1,540 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(i): Temporary electrical power and lighting installations rated 600 volts, nominal, or less were used for purposes other than those permitted in subparagraphs (A), (B) and (C) of this paragraph: a) Near Sleeve Ironer - on or about 4/18/2012: Extension cord was used in leiu of permenant wiring to provide power to the Sleeve Ironer. The cord was subject to submersion exposing employees to electrocution. b) Uline Poly strapping machine- on or about 4/18/2012: Extension cord was used in leiu of permenant wiring to provide power to the Uline Poly strapping machine. The cord was subject to submersion exposing employees to electrocution.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1540
- — Z (S) $3080
1910.305 B01 II
- Issued
- Aug 9, 2012
- Abate by
- Aug 16, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed: a) Sleeve Ironer, on or about 4/18/2012: The cover at the base of the sleeve ironer was missing, with open conductors exposing employees in the damp and wet area to shock and burn hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 333902625.
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