OSHA Inspection: PRINCETON LINEN SUPPLY

Issued

2018-07-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6467.00 · Current $4204.00 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:    a) Washing Machine Area: The employer did not provide an eye wash station in the immediate area where employees use corrosive chemicals such as, but not limited to Astound Powdered Laundry Detergent and Royal-Plus Complete Detergent, on or about 6/11/18.    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

2018-07-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5174.00 · Current $3363.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):    a) Center of the Facility: The rollers on the Lavatec Masterfold Machine was not provided with a guard to protect employees from ingoing nip points from where the rollers fold the linen, on or about 3/26/18.    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

2018-07-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5174.00 · Current $3363.00 Reduced

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) Center of the Facility: The pulley on the Lavatec Masterfold Machine was not provided with a guard to protect employees against ingoing nip points, on or about 3/26/18.    b) Washing Machine Area: The pulley on the Washex Washing Machine was not provided with a guard to protect employees against ingoing nip points, on or about 3/26/18.    c) South end of the Facility: The pulley on the American Dryer Corporation Dryer was not provided with a guard to protect employees against ingoing nip points, on or about 6/11/18.    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

2018-07-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical and inclined belts shall be enclosed by a guard conforming to standards in paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section.    a) Center of the Facility: The belt on the Lavatec Masterfold Machine was not provided with a guard to protect employees against ingoing nip points, on or about 3/26/18.    b) Washing Machine Area: The belt on the Washex Washing Machine was not provided with a guard to protect employees against ingoing nip points, on or about 3/26/18.    c) South end of the Facility: The belt on the the American Dryer Corporation Dryer was not provided with a guard to protect employees against ingoing nip points, on or about 6/11/18.    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

2018-07-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6467.00 · Current $4204.00 Reduced

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) Center of the facility: Employees were exposed to an open safety switch interrupter box for an industrial dryer that was powered and was unable to close and lock, on or about 3/26/18.    b) Washing Machine Area: Employees were exposed to an open control panel for the Duplex pump that was powered, on or about 6/11/18.    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

2018-07-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-30 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 listing or labeling:    a) Washing Machine Area: Employees are exposed to a powered junction box with a missing faceplate, on or about 3/26/18.    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

2018-07-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Managers Office: Employees are exposed to an open electrical panel that provides power to the warehouse Air Conditioner, Boiler and Ironer, on or about 6/11/18.  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

2018-07-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6467.00 · Current $4203.00 Reduced

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) Washing Machine Area: The employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees that work with chemicals such as, but not limited to Astound Powdered Laundry Detergent and Royal-Plus Complete Detergent, on or about 6/11/18.    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

2018-07-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Washing Machine Area: The employer did not have safety data sheets for employees that were exposed to chemicals, such as but not limited to chemicals such as Astound Powdered Laundry Detergent and Royal-Plus Complete Detergent, on or about 6/11/18.  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

2018-07-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Washing Machine Area: The employer did not provide training to employees that were exposed to chemicals, such as but not limited to chemicals such as Astound Powdered Laundry Detergent (Corrosive) and Royal-Plus Complete Detergent (Corrosive), on or about 6/11/18.    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.