CHESTER, PA —
OSHA Inspection: ACE LINEN SERVICES, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of ACE LINEN SERVICES, INC. in 3120 W 6TH STREET, CHESTER, PA 19013 (NAICS 812332). OSHA activity number 341057040.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- ACE LINEN SERVICES, INC.
- Site address
- 3120 W 6TH STREET
- City
- CHESTER
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 19013
- Mailing
- 3120 W 6TH STREET, CHESTER, PA 19013
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 812332
- Employees
- 75
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.22 A01
- Issued
- Dec 8, 2015
- Abate by
- Dec 18, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,820 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition. a) Jobsite - Employees performing laundry operations were not provided passageways that were maintained in an orderly condition. Observed on or about 27 October 2015.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1820
- — Z (S) $2800
1910.36 A03
- Issued
- Dec 8, 2015
- Abate by
- Dec 16, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $4,200 · Current $2,730 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.36(a)(3): An opening into an exit was not protected by a self-closing fire door that remains closed or automatically closes in an emergency upon the sounding of a fire alarm or employee alarm system. Each fire door, including its frame and hardware, must be listed or approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. Section 1910.155(c)(3)(iv)(A) of this part defines "listed" and � 1910.7 of this part defines a "nationally recognized testing laboratory." a) Jobsite - The employer did not provide a self closing fire door that remains closed in the event of an emergency to protect employees working in the area. Observed on or about 27 October 2015.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2730
- — Z (S) $4200
1910.37 A03
- Issued
- Dec 8, 2015
- Abate by
- Dec 15, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $4,200 · Current $2,730 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: a) Jobsite - The employer did not ensure that the exit routes were kept clear, and that materials did not accumulate in front of fire doors. Observed on or about 27 October 2015.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2730
- — Z (S) $4200
1910.219 F03
- Issued
- Dec 8, 2015
- Abate by
- Dec 17, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,820 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed: a) Jobsite - The employer did not protect employees from rotating and moving chains on the Tunnel Washer. Observed on or about 27 October 2015.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1820
- — Z (S) $2800
1910.305 G01 IV A
- Issued
- Dec 8, 2015
- Abate by
- Dec 18, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,100 · Current $1,365 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: a) Jobsite - The employer supplied numerous folding machines, washers and similar machines with orange extension cords as a substitute for permanent and fixed wiring, exposing employees to electrical hazards. Observed on or about 27 October 2015.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1365
- — Z (S) $2100
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 341057040.
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