OSHA Inspection: EDGE LINEN SERVICES INC.

Issued

Sep 14, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $2,328 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 1910.28:  a) 2nd Floor: Employees were exposed to fall hazards from a wooden stair case that was not secure to the landing, on or about 8/29/18.

Issued

Sep 14, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,760 · Current $4,656 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following:  Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:  a) 2nd Floor: Employees were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 6 feet where employees were working near a loading dock door that was not protected by guard rails, gate, or other feasible means of fall protection, on or about 8/29/18.

Issued

Sep 14, 2018

Abate by

Nov 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $3,104 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(i): Each employee exposed to an unprotected side or edge of a stairway landing that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was not protected by a guardrail or stair rail system:  a) 2nd Floor Exterior Stairs: Employees were exposed to fall hazards from a stair case where the hand rail was damaged on or about 8/29/18.

Issued

Sep 14, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,760 · Current $4,656 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) 2nd Floor: Employees were exposed to fire hazards from exit routes and doors were not kept free and unobstructed. Routes and doors were blocked by large bins, on or about 8/29/18.

Issued

Sep 14, 2018

Abate by

Nov 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $5,432 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  a) 2nd Floor Ironing Machine: Employees were exposed to electrical hazards from a Jenson Corp. Ironing Machine that did not have procedures developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in servicing the machine , on or about 5/30/18.

Issued

Sep 14, 2018

Abate by

Nov 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,760 · Current $4,656 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months:  a) 2nd Floor Hoist: Employees were exposed to struck by hazards from a Pittsburg hoist that did not have a complete periodic inspection conducted in the past 12 months and showed signs of damage, on or about 5/30/18.

Issued

Sep 14, 2018

Abate by

Nov 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1)(iv): Corroded or broken wires at end connections.  a) 2nd Floor Hoist: Employees were exposed to struck by hazards from a Pittsburg hoist with a damaged hoist cable, on or about 5/30/18.

Issued

Sep 14, 2018

Abate by

Nov 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees where employees were using a hoist with a hook that was missing a safety latch.  a) 2nd Floor Hoist: Employees were exposed to struck by hazards from a Pittsburg hoist with a cable hook was missing a safety latch, on or about 5/30/18.

Issued

Sep 14, 2018

Abate by

Nov 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $5,432 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) 2nd Floor: Employees were exposed to amputation hazards from a TOM linen tying machine that was missing guards around the pulleys, on or about 5/30/18.  b) 2nd Floor: Employees were exposed to amputation hazards from a PAC washing machine that was missing guards around moving parts, on or about 5/30/18.  c) 2nd Floor: Employees were exposed to amputation hazards from a IPSO drying machine that was missing guards around moving parts, on or about 5/30/18.  d) 2nd Floor: Employees were exposed to amputation hazards from an Jenson Corp Model 382 ironing machine that was missing guards around moving parts, on or about 5/30/18.

Issued

Sep 14, 2018

Abate by

Nov 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $3,104 Reduced

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) 2nd Floor Hoist: Employees were exposed to electric shock hazards from electrical outlet and boxes that were not properly guarded by covers, on or about 5/30/18.  b) 2nd Floor Washer: Employees were exposed to electric shock hazards from electrical outlet that was not mounted in a box and protected by a cover, on or about 8/29/18.