OSHA Inspection: FOND DU LAC MODEL LAUNDRY COMPANY

Issued

2021-09-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3121.00 · Current $3121.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(6)(i):  The employer shall conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed.  A periodic inspection of the energy control procedures and authorized employee was not conducted at least annually.

Issued

2021-09-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A):  Each authorized employee shall receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control.  Employees authorized to perform lockout activities or affected employees exposed to the use of energy control procedures were not trained in the application of the hazardous energy control program and procedures.

Issued

2021-09-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d):  The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6):  On or about May 25, 2021, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with steam when they engaged in servicing activities on the Lavender Utility Press/Unity Press.  The employer did not ensure that employees implemented energy control application steps prior to allowing them to perform servicing.  The machine did not have lockout devices applied to all energy sources prior to the employee engaging in the servicing / maintenance activity.  As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving machine isolation [1910.147(d)(3)], lockout/tagout device application [1910.147(d)(4)], dissipation of residual energy [1910(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [1910.147(d)(6)] were not implemented to protect employees from machine hazards.

Issued

2021-09-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3121.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(5)(ii):  Lockout devices and tagout devices shall be singularly identified; shall be the only devices(s) used for controlling energy; shall not be used for other purposes; and shall meet the following requirements:  Tagout devices were utilized on electrical disconnect in which the equipment had been permanently removed.

Issued

2021-09-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2340.00 · Current $2340.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.176(g):  Guarding. Covers and/or guard- rails shall be provided to protect personnel from the hazards of open pits, tanks, vats, ditches, etc.  In the basement, the pits/trough carrying used water from the washing machines did not have covers exposing employees to tripping hazards.

Issued

2021-09-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3121.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(c)(4)(i):  Projecting shaft ends shall present a smooth edge and end and shall not project more than one-half the diameter of the shaft unless guarded by nonrotating caps or safety sleeves.  On the first floor, the Cissell Dryer had an extended projecting shaft with a 1 1/4" diameter which was not smooth and projected 1 1/4" exposing employees to entanglement hazards.

Issued

2021-09-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3121.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.264(c)(4)(iii)(a):  All steam pipes that are within 7 feet of the floor or working platform, and with which the worker may come into contact, shall be insulated or covered with a heat-resistive material or shall be otherwise properly guarded.  (a)  On the first floor, the steam pipes by the American CCW-C had exposed steam pipes exposing employees to thermal burns due to pipe temperature approximately 316 degrees F.  (b)  On the first floor, the steam pipes by the American Dryer Corp had exposed steam pipes exposing employees to thermal burns due to pipe temperatures approximately 190-203 degrees F.  (c)  On the second floor, the steam pipes by the Cissell Steamer had exposed steam pipes exposing employees to thermal burns due to pipe temperatures approximately 300 degrees F.  (d)  On the second floor, the steam pipes by the Ajax Cuff & Collar (Model:  CCW, S/N:  SPHP2661502) had exposed steam pipes exposing employees to thermal burns due to pipe temperatures approximately 325 degrees F.  (e)  In the basement, the steam pipe with the screw in the hallway near the men's restroom had an exposed steam pipe exposing employees to thermal burns due to pipe temperatures approximately 200 degrees F.