OSHA Inspection: MILLER'S PARTY RENTAL CENTER, INC.

Issued

Feb 15, 2024

Abate by

Mar 22, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $1,383 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:   On or about January 17, 2024, the employer failed to ensure that an emergency exit door, located in the ironing room, was able to be opened freely as needed in the event of an emergency. The exit door has several locks on it to include door knob lock and a dead bolt latch lock that is locked during the day.

Issued

Feb 15, 2024

Abate by

Mar 22, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $1,383 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3):Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  On or about January 17, 2024, the employer failed to ensure that an emergency exit door, located in the ironing room, was kept free and unobstructed so that employees can evacuate in the event of an emergency.

Issued

Feb 15, 2024

Abate by

Mar 22, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $1,383 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.38(b): An emergency action plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review:   On or about January 17, 2024, the employer failed to develop and implement an emergency action plan to ensure the safe evacuation of all employees in the event of an emergency.

Issued

Feb 15, 2024

Abate by

Mar 22, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.157(a): Where extinguishers are provided but are not intended for employee use the employer did not develop an emergency action plan and a fire prevention plan that meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.38 and 29 CFR 1910.39 respectively.    On or about January 17, 2024, the employer failed to develop and implement an emergency action/fire prevention plan to ensure the safe evacuation of all employees in the event of an emergency as well as an understanding of the safe operation of a fire extinguisher.

Issued

Feb 15, 2024

Abate by

Mar 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $1,844 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    On or about January 17, 2024, the employer failed to develop and implement a hazard assessment that identifies potential hazards int he workplace that would necessitate the use of personal protective equipment.  Employee are exposed to hazards, such as but not limited to, various chemicals, including but not limited to, Lime Delete.

Issued

Feb 15, 2024

Abate by

Mar 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  On or about January 17, 2024, the employer failed to ensure that employees were provided appropriate personal protective equipment and that the employees utilized such to protect them from various hazards such as chemical splashes when working with chemicals, including but not limited to, Lime Delete.

Issued

Feb 15, 2024

Abate by

Mar 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $1,383 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion:  On or about January 17, 2024, the employer failed to ensure that employees were provided appropriate personal protective equipment, such as but not limited to, hand protection when working with various chemicals, including but not limited to, Lime Delete, Simple Green and Oxygen Bleach.

Issued

Feb 15, 2024

Abate by

Apr 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,452 · Current $3,226 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.147(c)(1):The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:  On or about January 17, 2024, the employer failed to develop and implement a Control of Hazardous Energy Program.  Employees are tasked with clearing jams and cleaning of the drum of the Chicago Classic Gas Heated Flatwork Iron, and the machine is not being locked and tagged out during these tasks to prevent accidental start up of any of the components of the iron.

Issued

Feb 15, 2024

Abate by

Mar 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $1,844 Reduced

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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:  On or about January 17, 2024, the employer failed to provide emergency eye wash stations and or a comparable option for employees immediate use in the event of a chemical exposure to the eyes and or skin that would need immediate and sustained flushing.  Chemicals including, but not limited to, Lime Delete.

Issued

Feb 15, 2024

Abate by

Apr 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,452 · Current $3,226 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s):   On or about January 17, 2024, the employer failed to provide effective machine guarding on the Chicago Classic Gas Heated Flatwork Iron to protect employees from the rotating drum and the ingoing conveyor belts.  Employees are tasked with clearing jams and / or cleaning of the drum when these items are often activated and operational.

Issued

Feb 15, 2024

Abate by

Mar 22, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $1,844 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program which at included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   On or about January 17, 2024, the employer failed to develop and implement a Hazard Communication program for chemical safety in the workplace. Employees are working with chemicals, such as but not limited to, Simple Green, Lime Delete and Oxygen Bleach for commercial use.

Issued

Feb 15, 2024

Abate by

Mar 22, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:   On or about January 17, 2024, the employer failed to train employees in chemical safety in the workplace.  Employees are working with chemicals, such as but not limited to, Simple Green, Lime Delete and Oxygen Bleach for commercial use.

Issued

Feb 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $922 · Current $468 Reduced

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29 CFR  1904.40(a): The employer did not provide an authorized government representative the records within the four business hours:  On or about January 17, 2024, the employer failed to provide the officially requested OSHA 300 and 300A logs for the calendar years of 2019-23023.  There was at least one recordable injury in late 2023 involving a serious hand fracture/crush injury.