OSHA Inspection: KLEEN LAUNDRY AND DRYCLEANING SERVICES

Issued

2018-01-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3880.00 · Current $1455.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.25(b)(1): The employer did not ensure handrails, stair rail systems, and guardrail systems were provided in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.28:    a. Washroom - On or about October 5, 2017, handrails were not provided at the emergency exit staircase.

Issued

2018-01-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5174.00 · Current $1940.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(h)(1): The outside exit route did not have guardrails to protect from a fall hazard:    a. Washroom - On or about October 5, 2017, the exterior emergency exit platform was not provided with guardrails to prevent employee falls of over 4 feet.

Issued

2018-01-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5174.00 · Current $1940.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Stairs or a ramp were not provided where the exit route was not substantially level:    a. Washroom - On or about October 5, 2017, the exterior emergency exit was not provided with stairs or a ramp where the break of elevation was over 3 feet.

Issued

2018-01-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:  Instance a. Dry-cleaning building - On or about October 5, 2017, the emergency exit lighting was not maintained, in that the lighting system was not working.    Instance b. Storage building - On or about October 5, 2017, the emergency exit lighting was not maintained, in that the lighting system was not working.    Instance c. Storage building - On or about October 5, 2017, the emergency fire pull station was completely dismantled and not available for use.

Issued

2018-01-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): The exits in the area were not marked with a sign reading "Exit":  a. Office - On or about October 5, 2017, the emergency exit was not provided with signage indicating it was an emergency exit.

Issued

2018-01-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and was not distinctive in color:  Instance a. Dry-cleaning building - On or about October 5, 2017, the emergency exit sign was not maintained, in that the signage was not illuminated.    Instance b. Storage building - On or about October 5, 2017, the emergency exit sign was not maintained, in that the signage was not illuminated.

Issued

2018-01-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6467.00 · Current $2425.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes were not available for immediate emergency use:    a. Dry-cleaning building - On or about October 5, 2017, the (Bradley) emergency eye wash station was not maintained, in that it was disabled and not available for emergency use.

Issued

2018-01-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3880.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3) At this establishment, portable fire extinguishers had not been subjected to an annual maintenance check:    Instance a. Dry-cleaning building - On or about October 5, 2017, annual inspections were not performed on the fire extinguisher in use which was last inspected on February of 2009.       Instance b. Storage building - On or about October 5, 2017, annual inspections were not performed on the fire extinguisher in use which was last inspected on May of 2014.      Instance c. Warehouse building - On or about October 5, 2017, annual inspections were not performed on the fire extinguisher in use which was last inspected on May of 2015.

Issued

2018-01-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9054.00 · Current $2587.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation guards were not designed and constructed to prevent the operator from having any part of his/ her body in the danger zone during the operating cycle:    a. Blanket machine - On or about October 5, 2017, the Chicago Edge Automatic Feeder (blanket machine), was not  adequately guarded, in that the machine guarding sensors did not operate when engaged.

Issued

2018-01-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 listed or labeling:   a. Warehouse building - On or about October 5, 2017, the electrical receptacle box knockout box was used in a purpose of which was not designed, in that the box was used in a pendulum installation.

Issued

2018-01-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1):  Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  Instance a. Dry-cleaning building - On or about October 5, 2017, the building's electrical panels PP2 and PP2-1, were blocked with trash and debris and were not adequately accessible during maintenance or emergency events.    Instance b. Supply closet - On or about October 5, 2017, the electrical panels were blocked with trash and debris and were not adequately accessible during maintenance or emergency events.