OSHA Inspection: KLEEN LAUNDRY AND DRYCLEANING SERVICES

Issued

Jan 18, 2018

Abate by

Jan 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $1,455 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

Jan 18, 2018

Abate by

Jan 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $1,940 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

Jan 18, 2018

Abate by

Jan 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $1,940 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

Jan 18, 2018

Abate by

Jan 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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

Jan 18, 2018

Abate by

Jan 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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

Jan 18, 2018

Abate by

Jan 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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

Jan 18, 2018

Abate by

Jan 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,467 · Current $2,425 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

Jan 18, 2018

Abate by

Jan 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $0 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

Jan 18, 2018

Abate by

Jan 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $2,587 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

Jan 18, 2018

Abate by

Jan 24, 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 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

Jan 18, 2018

Abate by

Jan 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.