OSHA Inspection: LONGHORN LINEN SERVICE, INC.

Issued

2016-07-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.264(c)(4)(iii)(a): Steam pipe(s) in laundry operations and within 7 feet of the floor or working platform, were not insulated or otherwise properly guarded to prevent contact by employees:    Wash Room, on or about April 22, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to steam burns while walking next to an insulated steam line.

Issued

2016-07-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.264(d)(2)(i)(a): Operating Rules, Mechanical, Safety Guards.  No safeguard, safety appliance, or device attached to, or forming an integral part of any machinery shall be removed or made ineffective except for the purpose of making immediate repairs or adjustments. Any such safeguard, safety appliance, or device removed or made ineffective during the repair or adjustment of such machinery shall be replaced immediately upon the completion of such repairs or adjustments:  On or April 22, 2016, employees were exposed to caught in hazards while operating a folder machine that the start button was tapped down and allowed to bypass the emergency stop.