PHILADELPHIA, PA —
OSHA Inspection: WASH CYCLE LAUNDRY, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of WASH CYCLE LAUNDRY, INC. in 3600 SANSOM STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102 (NAICS 333312). OSHA activity number 342696648.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- WASH CYCLE LAUNDRY, INC.
- Site address
- 3600 SANSOM STREET
- City
- PHILADELPHIA
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 19102
- Mailing
- 230 SOUTH BROAD STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 333312
- Employees
- 47
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
7 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.147 C07 I
- Issued
- Mar 12, 2018
- Abate by
- Mar 22, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $3,880 · Current $2,716 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer shall provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees: a) Jobsite: The employer did not ensure that each employee engaged in clearing jams on the folding machines was provided lock-out tag-out training; thus exposing employees to amputation hazards. Condition was noted on or about 12 OCT 2017.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2716
- — Z (S) $3880
1910.37 A03
- Issued
- Mar 12, 2018
- Abate by
- Mar 22, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $3,880 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: a) Jobsite: The egress route was obstructed by various laundry carts throughout the workday preventing safe egress in the event of an emergency. Condition was noted on or about 12 OCT 2017.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $3880
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Mar 12, 2018
- Abate by
- Mar 22, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $5,174 · Current $3,622 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks: a) Jobsite/folding machines: The employer did not ensure that the folding machines were provided/equipped with one or more machine guarding methods, exposing employees to amputation hazards. Condition was observed on or about 12 OCT 2017.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3621.8
- — Z (S) $5174
1910.303 G02 I
- Issued
- Mar 12, 2018
- Abate by
- Mar 22, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $3,880 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision: a) Jobsite: The employer did not ensure that employees were protected from live electrical parts when operating the folding machine. Condition was observed on or about 12 OCT 2017.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $3880
1910.305 G01 IV A
- Issued
- Mar 12, 2018
- Abate by
- Mar 22, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $3,880 · Current $2,716 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: a) Jobsite: The employer utilized a flexible cable as permanent wiring to connect to an air compressor, and multiple automated detergent and bleach dispensing machines, exposing employees to electrical and fire hazards. Condition was observed on or about 12 OCT 2017.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $2716
- — Z (S) $3880
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Mar 12, 2018
- Abate by
- Mar 22, 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) Jobsite: Employees were utilizing a power strip that had multiple flexible power cords attached to it; thus exposing employees to electrical hazards. Condition was observed on or about 12 OCT 2017.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.157 C01
- Issued
- Mar 12, 2018
- Abate by
- Mar 22, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): The employer shall provide portable fire extinguishers and shall mount, locate and identify them so that they are readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury: a) Jobsite: The employer did not ensure that a fire extinguisher was mounted, located or identified and was in a readily accessible area in case of an emergency. Condition was observed on or about 12 OCT 2017.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
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