OSHA Inspection: RJF LAUNDRY SERVICES

Issued

Jan 29, 2018

Abate by

Feb 8, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $5,174

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a) Ingoing Section/Northwest end: The pulleys on the flatwork ironer were not provided with a guard to protect against ingoing nip points where the belt meets the pulley, on or about 9/17/17.  b) Ingoing Section/Southwest end: The pulleys on the flatwork ironer were not provided with a guard to protect against ingoing nip points where the belt meets the pulley, on or about 9/17/17.  c) Ingoing section. East end: The pulleys on the flatwork ironer were not provided with a guard to protect against ingoing nip points where the belt meets the pulley, on or about 9/17/17.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 29, 2018

Abate by

Feb 8, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:  a) Ingoing Section/Northwest end: Employees are exposed to an ingoing nip point from a missing guard on the Flatwork Ironer, on or about 9/7/17.  b) Ingoing Section/Southwest end: Employees are exposed to an ingoing nip point from a missing guard on the Flatwork Ironer, on or about 9/7/17.  c) Ingoing section. East end: Employees are exposed to an ingoing nip point from a missing guard on the Washerx Washer, on or about 9/7/17.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 29, 2018

Abate by

Feb 8, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:  a) Ingoing Section/Northwest end: The guard was missing on the flatwork ironer exposing the employees to ingoing nip points, on or about 9/7/17.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 29, 2018

Abate by

Feb 8, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,467 · Current $6,467

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  a) Ingoing Section: Employees were exposed to an open electrical panel boxes for the Washex Washer that was unable to fasten, on or about 9/7/17.  b) Ingoing Section: Employees were exposed to an open safety switch interrupter cover for an industrial dryer to be open and unable to fasten, on or about 9/7/17.  c) Ingoing Section: Employees are exposed to an open electrical panel for the Flatwork Ironer that was unable to fasten, on or about 9/7/17.  Note: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 29, 2018

Abate by

Feb 8, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(ii): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards, based on the mechanical strength and durability, including, for parts designed to enclose and protect other equipment, the adequacy of the protection thus provided:  a) Ingoing Section: Employees were exposed to an open electrical panel boxes for the Washex Washer that was unable to fasten, on or about 9/7/17.  b) Ingoing Section: Employees were exposed to an open safety switch interrupter cover for an industrial dryer to be open and unable to fasten, on or about 9/7/17.  c) Ingoing Section: Employees are exposed to an open electrical panel for the Flatwork Ironer that was unable to fasten, on or about 9/7/17.  Note: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 29, 2018

Abate by

Feb 8, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  a) Ingoing Section: Employees were exposed to an open electrical panel boxes for the Washex Washer that was unable to fasten, on or about 9/7/17.  b) Ingoing Section: Employees were exposed to an open safety switch interrupter cover for an industrial dryer to be open and unable to fasten, on or about 9/7/17.  c) Ingoing Section: Employees are exposed to an open electrical panel for the Flatwork Ironer that was unable to fasten, on or about 9/7/17.  Note: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 29, 2018

Abate by

Feb 8, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):  a) Ingoing Section: Employees were exposed to an open electrical panel boxes for the Washex Washer that was unable to fasten, on or about 9/7/17.  b) Ingoing Section: Employees were exposed to an open safety switch interrupter cover for an industrial dryer to be open and unable to fasten, on or about 9/7/17.  c) Ingoing Section: Employees are exposed to an open electrical panel for the Flatwork Ironer that was unable to fasten, on or about 9/7/17.  Note: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 29, 2018

Abate by

Feb 8, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,467 · Current $6,467

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  a) Ingoing Section: The employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees that work with and are adjacent to products containing chemicals such as but not limited to Synthetic Gear Lube 220 and Sour RR Laundry Neutralizer, on or about 9/7/17.  Note: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 29, 2018

Abate by

Feb 8, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use  a) Facility: The employer did not have safety data sheets for employees that were exposed to chemicals, such as but not limited to chemicals such as Synthetic Gear Lube 220 and Sour RR Laundry Neutralizer (Corrosive), on or about 9/7/17.  Note: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 29, 2018

Abate by

Feb 8, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a) Ingoing Section: The employer did not provide training to employees that were exposed to chemicals, such as but not limited to chemicals such as Synthetic Gear Lube 220 and Sour RR Laundry Neutralizer (Corrosive), on or about 9/7/17.  Note: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.