OSHA Inspection: PEOPLES LINEN SERVICE

Issued

2016-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $2250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open side(s) of all exposed stairways and platforms. Stair railings were not installed in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 1910.23:    a. Oil fuel tank building - On or about October 14, 2015, mid-rails were not provided on the open side of the staircase leading to the building's second story access door.

Issued

2016-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $2250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes must be free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. The exit access must not go through a room that can be locked, such as a bathroom, to reach an exit or exit discharge, nor may it lead into a dead-end corridor. Stairs or a ramp must be provided where the exit route is not substantially level:    a. Second level pit area - On or about October 14, 2015, both emergency exit staircases were completely blocked off by piles of soiled and dirty linen bags.

Issued

2016-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit must be clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit."  a. Site - On or about October 14, 2015, the emergency exit route was not provided with directional signage to indicate that it was the nearest route to an emergency exit.

Issued

2016-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:    Site - On or about October 14, 2015, the employer failed to provide a medical evaluation to determine the employees' ability to use the 3M 6001 respirator which was in use.

Issued

2016-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $3150.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to items (a) through (d) of this section:    a. Site - On or about October 14, 2015, the employer failed to implement and enforce an energy control procedure specifically designed for the Pellerin Milnor Corporation drying machines prior to allowing maintenance or cleaning procedures.

Issued

2016-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(6): Prior to starting work on machines or equipment that had been locked out or tagged out, the authorized employee did not verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment had been accomplished:    Instance a. Pellerin Milnor Corporation drying machines - On or about October 14, 2015, the employer failed to ensure that the verification of isolation and deenergizing was performed on the Pellerin Milnor Corporation drying machines prior to allowing maintenance procedures to begin.    Instance b. Leonard steam tunnel - On or about October 14, 2015, the employer failed to ensure that the verification of isolation and deenergizing was performed on the Leonard steam tunnel prior to allowing maintenance procedures to begin.

Issued

2016-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $1350.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.159(c)(10): The minimum vertical clearance of 18 inches between automatic sprinkler systems sprinklers and the material below was not maintained:    a. Pit Area - On or about October 14, 2015, the employer failed to maintain fire suppression system to ensure that the sprinkler heads water pattern would operate normally during a fire event.

Issued

2016-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:    a. Maintenance garage - On or about October 14, 2015, the Delta (model 23-980) 10 inch bench grinder was not anchored to the floor to prevent shifting or movement during operation procedures.

Issued

2016-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $2250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasion, and openings through which conductors entered were not effectively closed:    a. Pit Area - On or about October 14, 2015, the electrical conductors feeding the junction box were pulled completely out of the box, exposing live energized wiring.

Issued

2016-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(3)(ii): Boxes shall be closed by suitable covers securely fastened in place:  a. Pellerin Milnor Corporation machine - On or about October 14, 2015, the electrical outlet box was not provided with a cover plate securely fastened in place to prevent electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2016-02-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  Instance a. Site - On or about October 14, 2015, the fire extinguisher was not mounted in its designated location and available for use.  Instance b. Site - On or about October 14, 2015, the fire extinguisher was not maintained to ensure easy access and use during a fire emergency.

Issued

2016-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.165(a)(2): The requirements in this section that pertain to maintenance, testing and inspection shall apply to all local fire alarm signaling systems used for alerting employees regardless of the other functions of the system:  . Site - On or about October 14, 2015, the employer failed to maintain the emergency strobe light to ensure it would function properly during a fire or other emergency event.

Issued

2016-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation shall not be performed by the customer or user without manufacturers prior written approval. Capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals shall be changed accordingly:  a. Site - On or about October 14, 2015, prior written approval was not obtained for the basket attachment which was used on the Raymond (model 20i-RA30TT S/N 020D-31299) reach forklift.