OSHA Inspection: CLEBURNE CLEANERS INC.

Issued

Jul 17, 2014

Abate by

Aug 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,150 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:    On or about March 12, 2014, and times prior thereto, in the laundry and dry cleaning plant, the employer did not ensure the floors located by electrical panels and a Rema Dri-Vac wer maintained in a dry condition exposing employees to electrical shock and slip and fall hazards.

Issued

Jul 17, 2014

Abate by

Aug 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): Every floor, working place, and passageway was not kept free from protruding nails, splinters, holes, or loose boards:  On or about March 12, 2014, and times prior thereto, in the laundry area the concrete floor was breaking up creating uneven surface exposing employees to trip and fall hazards.

Issued

Jul 17, 2014

Abate by

Aug 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,213 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":    On or about March 12, 2104, and times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that each exit was marked:    1. The front door exit of the plant located on the north side of the building.    2. The side door exit of the plant located on the west side of the building.    3. The back door exit of the plant located on the south side of the building.      4. The lobby exit doors.

Issued

Jul 17, 2014

Abate by

Aug 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,142 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    On or about March 12, 2014, and times prior thereto, in the boiler room, the employer used an extension cord in lieu of permanent wiring exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Jul 17, 2014

Abate by

Aug 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C): Flexible cords and cables were used where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings:  On or about March 12, 2014, and times prior thereto, the employer used extension cords routed thru the boiler room door to an air compressor located outside the boiler room to supply electrical power to heat lamps.

Issued

Jul 17, 2014

Abate by

Aug 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and cables were used where attached to building surfaces:  On or about March 12, 2014, and times prior thereto, the employer used extension cords attached to the building walls of the boiler room to supply electrical power to heat lamps.

Issued

Jul 17, 2014

Abate by

Aug 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,410 · Current $1,730 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):    On or about March 12, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not have a written hazard communication program exposing employees to inhalation, eye, skin, hazards and illnesses.

Issued

Jul 17, 2014

Abate by

Aug 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $630 · Current $630

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.1(a)(2): The company has more than ten (10) employees at any time during the last calendar year and did not keep OSHA injury and illness records.  On or about March 12, 2014, and times prior thereto, the employer did not maintain OSHA 300 Logs and Records.