OSHA Inspection: SUPERIOR LINEN SUPPLY

Issued

2013-07-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2975.00 · Current $2083.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1): The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146 (permit required confined spaces) acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under 29 CFR 1910.146:  (a) Maintenance employees had not received confined space training when they are required to enter confined spaces, such as, but not limited to, the Milnor CBW modules, Milnor Dryers, Washer extractor, Front Load Dryer, Salt Pit, Wastewater Pit, and Storage tanks.

Issued

2013-07-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1666.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guards, where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet above the floor or working level, had openings larger than one half inch:  (a) Scan/Mat Deck:  Employees were exposed to the box fan which had holes in the guard greater than one half inch on the fan guard on the inside of the building and the fan guard on the outside of the building.

Issued

2013-07-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1666.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders was not located away from elevators, stairs, or gangways where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons:  (a)  Boiler Room:  Employees were exposed to an oxygen cylinder that was not chained or stored properly.

Issued

2013-07-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1666.00 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:  (a) North Dock Sort Area: Employees were exposed to electrical hazards as the junction box to the heater did not have a cover.

Issued

2013-07-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1666.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  (a) Garment Finishing:  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards as the Lakewood pedestal fan did not have adequate strain relief where the cord was attached to the fan motor.