OSHA Inspection: CARR'S CLEANERS & LAUNDRY, INC.

Issued

2013-06-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $900.00 · Current $540.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(a)(2): Grounded conductors were attached to terminals or leads so as to reverse designated polarity:  A circulating fan was plugged into a 110 volt (nominal) electrical outlet, which was attached to Buck Machine #1.  The electrical outlet had its polarity reversed.

Issued

2013-06-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $900.00 · Current $540.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i):   Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:   Located near Buck Machine #1, a column-mounted ceiling fan switch was held in place by duct tape and had exposed wires.

Issued

2013-06-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i):   The employer did not ensure that rosettes and cleat-type lampholders and receptacles located less than 2.44 m (8 feet) above the floor did not have exposed terminals:  Located on the back wall of in the break room, employees were exposed to shock hazards from an electric receptacle installed lower than 8 feet. A Carrier air conditioner was mounted into the wall and was plugged into the receptacle. The receptacle was missing its face plate and the terminals were exposed.