OSHA Inspection: WHEELING LINEN SERVICE, INC.

Issued

2021-09-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5461.00 · Current $4000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(f)(4): Openings in stair rail systems exceeded 19 inches (48 cm) at its least dimension:   a) Stairs to breakroom: On or about July 9, 2021 and times prior, employees used the stairway to access the breakroom on the 2nd floor of the washroom. The stair rail system was not equipped with a mid rail resulting in an opening of approximately 36 inches between the stair and the bottom of the hand rail.

Issued

2021-09-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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)Scale:  On or about July 8, 2021 and times prior a 15 foot extension cord was used to provide power to the scale.  The extension cord was being used in lieu of permanent wiring.

Issued

2021-09-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Wheeling Linen Services : On or about July 9, 2021 and times prior, employees used laundry chemicals such as Orthotex Concentrate,  Metatex, and Industrial Detergent, for washing laundry.  The employer has not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program.   ABATEMENT NOTE:  A written program shall include a description of how the criteria for the following will be met:  1.        Labeling and other forms of warnings;  2.        Safety Data Sheets;  3.        Employee information and training.      Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards, including a description of the labeling system used in the facility and the availability of safety data sheets must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.