OSHA Inspection: ARAMARK UNIFORM & CAREER APPAREL, LLC

Issued

Sep 11, 2017

Abate by

Feb 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $7,696 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces were not kept in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition:    On or about April 17th, 2017, employees working in the Towel Line Area were exposed to trips and falls due to electrical cords and air lines run across the aisle and workspace.

Issued

Sep 11, 2017

Abate by

Feb 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,617 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.25(b)(3): The employer did not ensure that the stairs had uniform riser heights and tread depths between the landings:    On or about April 20th, the outdoor exit path out of the West side of the building had stairs that were in need of repair in that they were not uniform in height and depth.

Issued

Sep 11, 2017

Abate by

Feb 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $7,696 · Current $8,945

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:      On or about April 20th, 2017, maintenance employees were exposed to fall hazards when working on the following equipment:    a. In the Boiler Room, exposed to fall hazards approximately 8 feet to the ground below off of the Sweco platform due to an unprotected side;    b. In Waste Water, exposed to fall hazards approximately 10 feet to the ground below off of the Sludge Press platform.

Issued

Sep 11, 2017

Abate by

Feb 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(b)(2)(i): Midrails were not installed at a height midway between the top edge of the guiderail system and the walking-working surface:    On or about April 20th, 2017, employees gaining access to the Sweco platform were exposed to a fall hazard due to the lack of the installation of a midrail on one exposed side.

Issued

Sep 11, 2017

Abate by

Feb 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,234 · Current $8,945 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(i): The employer must ensure each employee is protected from falling through any hole (including skylights) that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level by one or more of the following:    On or about April 17th, 2017, employees working in the Boiler Room are exposed to injuries from stepping into unguarded openings in pit covers.

Issued

Sep 11, 2017

Abate by

Feb 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,157 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    On or about April 20th, Maintenance employees working in Waste Water were exposed to injurious chemicals and a suitable eye wash was not provided for immediate emergency use.

Issued

Sep 11, 2017

Abate by

Feb 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $7,696 · Current $8,945

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(3): Vertical or inclined shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform, except maintenance runways, was not enclosed with a stationary casing in accordance with requirements of paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section:      On or about April 20th, in the Boiler Room, maintenance employees were exposed to injuries when servicing the Lightnin Mixers due to the lack of guarding on the vertical rotating shafts.

Issued

Sep 11, 2017

Abate by

Feb 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,157 · Current $8,945

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    On or about April 20th, employees were exposed to electric shock hazards due to improper electrical installations in the following areas:    a.    At Garment Mend, the Thermoset machine was plugged into a relocatable power tap which was powered by a portable metal outlet box connected with flexible cord;    b.    At the Shirt-Pant Press Area, there was a metal outlet box intended for wall mounting attached to an extension cord and used to supply 110-volt service to a floor fan.

Issued

Sep 11, 2017

Abate by

Feb 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,617 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that could adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:    On or about April 17th, 2017, employees working in the Boiler Room were exposed to electrical shock hazards when maintaining Lightnin mixers due to the electrical conduit was deteriorated by corrosion exposing live conductors.

Issued

Sep 11, 2017

Abate by

Feb 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $7,696 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(4): Disconnecting means were not capable of accepting a lock in the open position.       On or about April 20th, maintenance employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards due to the following equipment being damaged:    Instance A: In the Iron Press Area, the 460 volt panel for Iron 3 had a broken electrical disconnect and was not capable of accepting a lock.     Instance B: In the Mat Cell Area, the main electrical panel for Washer 1 had a broken disconnect and was not capable of accepting a lock.

Issued

Sep 11, 2017

Abate by

Feb 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,617 · Current $2,000 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 April 17th, 2017, equipment was powered by flexible cords which was used as a substitute for fixed wiring of a structure:        a.    Towel Line Area - extension cords used to power Towel Line tubs and accessories;        b.    Boiler Room - extension cord used to power an air compressor for the water softener tanks.

Issued

Sep 11, 2017

Abate by

Feb 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,617 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(iv): A receptacle installed in a wet or damp location was not suitable for the location:    On or about April 20th, maintenance employees working in the wastewater area were exposed to electrical shocks when working near the Bentonite tank due to the receptacles in the area were not suitable for wet or damp locations

Issued

Sep 11, 2017

Abate by

Feb 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $362 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    On or about April 20th, in the Boiler Room, maintenance employees were exposed to electrical shock when servicing the Lightnin Mixer #2 due to the lack of strain relief exposing live conductors.      Aramark Uniform Services was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.305(g)(2)(III), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 988545, citation number 001, item number 003 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/24/2014, with respect to a workplace located at 3300 N. 41st Street, Lincoln, Nebraska.

Issued

Sep 11, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:    On or about April 17th, 2017, employees working in the Boiler Room were exposed to electrical shock hazards and injuries due to chemical drums were stored in the working space of electrical switches.