OSHA Inspection: COSMOPOLITAN LINEN SERVICE

Issued

Feb 21, 2014

Abate by

Mar 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(h):  Standard railing(s) were not provided on the open side(s) of all fixed industrial stairway(s) and stair platform(s):           a) On or about February 10, 2014, at the above located workplace, employees working on the sorting platform were required to use a stairway with five risers. The stairway did not have railings on its open sides, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards. The stairway was located on the east side of the conveyor belt.

Issued

Feb 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b) (2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":        a) On or about February 10, 2014, at the above located workplace employees were required to work in the sorting area. There were no exit signs marking the west exit. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with fires and smoke inhalation.        b) On or about February 10, 2014, at the above located workplace employees were required to work in the sorting area. There were no exit signs marking the east exit. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with fires and smoke inhalation

Issued

Feb 21, 2014

Abate by

Mar 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees a hazard created by nip points and rotating parts:              a) On or about February 10, 2014, at the above located work place, employees were assigned to work with and around a conveyor belt that was above a passageway and was less than 6 feet above floor level. The underside of the belt with nip points and rotating parts was not guarded, thereby exposing employees to laceration and contusions.

Issued

Feb 21, 2014

Abate by

Mar 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a):  A Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA FORM 300), and/or the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300-A), and/or the Injury and Illness Incident Report (OSHA Form 301) or equivalent forms were not kept by the establishment:        a) On or about February 10, 2014, at the above located workplace the employer did not document 2013 or 2014 workplace injuries on a Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA FORM 300).     b) On or about February 10, 2014, at the above located workplace the employer did not document and post a 2013, Summary of work related injuries and illnesses (OSHA FORM 300A).