OSHA Inspection: HOSPITAL LAUNDRY SERVICE

Issued

2013-08-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Every open-sided floor or platform 4 feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level was not guarded by a standard railing (or the equivalent as specified in paragraph (e)(3) of this section) on all open sides except where there is entrance to a ramp, stairway, or fixed ladder:    (a) Sorting Area: On or about 02 May, 2013, and at time prior thereto, employees were exposed to falls of approximately 10 feet to the concrete below, while conducting quarterly maintenance services from the suspended platform that is used to service the HVAC system.

Issued

2013-08-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1365.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use:    (a) Folding Area: On or about 02 May, 2013, and at time prior thereto, the doorway to the electronics room was not accurately identified exposing employees to hazards associated with not being able to quickly egress the facility in the event of an emergency.     (b) Folding Area: On or about 02 May, 2013, and at time prior thereto, the doorway to the wash/utility room was not accurately identified exposing employees to hazards associated with not being able to quickly egress the facility in the event of an emergency.

Issued

2013-08-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $3500.00

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 requirements of this standard are being followed:     (a) Folding Area: On or about 02 May, 2013, and at time prior thereto, employees were exposed to unexpected energization while working with a lock out tag out program that has not been audited on an annual basis for the Lavatec large folder.     (b) Folding Area: On or about 02 May, 2013, and at time prior thereto, employees were exposed to unexpected energization while working with a lock out tag out program that has not been audited on an annual basis for the small folder.     (c) Folding Area: On or about 02 May, 2013, and at time prior thereto, employees were exposed to unexpected energization while working with a lock out tag out program that has not been audited on an annual basis for the towel folder.

Issued

2013-08-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:     (a) Folding Area: On or about 02 May, 2013, and at time prior thereto, employees were exposed to unexpected energization while clearing jams and maintaining the Lavatec large folder with incomplete or inadequate training on the employers on lock out tag out procedures.       (b) Folding Area: On or about 02 May, 2013, and at time prior thereto, employees were exposed to unexpected energization while clearing jams and maintaining the small folder with incomplete or inadequate training on the employers on lock out tag out procedures.         (c) Folding Area: On or about 02 May, 2013, and at time prior thereto, employees were exposed to unexpected energization while clearing jams and maintain the towel folder with incomplete or inadequate training on the employers on lock out tag out procedures.

Issued

2013-08-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tag out devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:     (a) Folding Area: On or about 02 May, 2013, and at time prior thereto, employees were exposed to unexpected energization while clearing jams and maintaining the Lavatec large folder.     (b) Folding Area: On or about 02 May, 2013, and at time prior thereto, employees were exposed to unexpected energization while clearing jams and maintaining the small folder.     (c) Folding Area: On or about 02 May, 2013, and at time prior thereto, employees were exposed to unexpected energization while clearing jams and maintain the towel folder.

Issued

2013-08-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body was not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:         (a) Boiler Room: On or about 02 May, 2013, and at time prior thereto, employees were exposed to eye injuries while using corrosive chemicals such as, but not limited to, Sodium Hydroxide (ph13.7) and Sodium Hypochlorite (ph12) without an adequate eye wash station in the immediate area.       (b) Water Recovery Room: On or about 02 May, 2013, and at time prior thereto, employees were exposed to eye injuries while using Detergent HD (Diethylaminoethanol ph10), Potassium Hydroxide (ph13), and Sodium Hypochlorite (ph12) without an adequate eye wash station in the immediate area.

Issued

2013-08-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

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) Laundry Area: On or about 02 May, 2013, and at time prior thereto, employees were exposed to amputation hazards while working in and around the unguarded moving and rotating parts on the large folder.       (b) Maintenance Room: On or about 02 May, 2013, and at time prior thereto, employees were exposed to amputation hazards while using the unguarded drill press.

Issued

2013-08-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(4): Work rests were not kept adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch to prevent the work from being jammed between the wheel and the rest, which may cause wheel breakage:       (a) Maintenance Room: On or about 02 May, 2013, and at time prior thereto,  employees were exposed to finger and hand abrasions while using a bench grinder with an inadequately adjusted work rest.

Issued

2013-08-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:     (a) Dryer Area: On or about 02 May, 2013, and at time prior thereto, employees were exposed to amputation hazards while transferring laundry to and from the dryers with an unguarded Gustafson hoist.

Issued

2013-08-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling:     (a) Folding Area: On or about 02 May, 2013, and at time prior thereto, employees were exposed to  electrical shock and fire hazards from a Relocatable Power Tap that was being used in a manner in which it was not designed. It was used to energize a 24" Dayton fan and Cisco wireless router.

Issued

2013-08-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  (a) Folding Area: On or about 02 May, 2013, and at time prior thereto, employees were exposed to electrical related hazards due to an extension cord missing the ground pin.

Issued

2013-08-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers identified for the purpose:    (a) Dryer Area: On or about 02 May, 2013, and at time prior thereto, employees were exposed to electrical related hazards due to broken outlet box cover.   (b) Water Recovery Room: On or about 02 May, 2013, and at time prior thereto, employees were exposed to electrical related hazards due to broken faceplate.   (c) Recieving Area: On or about 02 May, 2013, and at time prior thereto, employees were exposed to electrical related hazards due to broken or missing outlet box covers.

Issued

2013-08-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose:    (a) Dryer Area: On or about 02 May, 2013, and at time prior thereto, electrical panels did not indicate which system they energized exposing employees to hazards associated with not being able to identify and deenergize equipment such as but not limited to, the dryers,  in the event of an emergency.     (b) Wash Room: On or about 02 May, 2013, and at time prior thereto, electrical panels  did not indicate which system system they energized exposing employees to hazards associated with not being able to identify and deenergize equipment such as but not limited to, the washers, in the event of an emergency.     (c) Boiler Room: On or about 02 May, 2013, and at time prior thereto, electrical panels did not indicate which system they energized exposing employees to hazards associated with not being able to identify and deenergize equipment such as but not limited to, the boilers, in the event of an emergency.

Issued

2013-08-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  (a) Wash Room: On or about 02 May, 2013, and at time prior thereto, electrical control panel access was blocked by laundry carts exposing employees to hazards associated with not being able to access the electrical control panel and shut down equipment in the event of an emergency.   (b) Water Recovery Room: On or about 02 May, 2013, and at time prior thereto, electrical control panel access was blocked by the installation of a Pneumatech air compressor exposing employees to hazards associated with not being able to access the electrical control panel and shut down equipment in the event of an emergency.