OSHA Inspection: PARAMOUNT SERVICES, INC.

Issued

Oct 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $12,905 · Current $8,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A): The energy control procedures did not contain a specific statement on the intended use of the procedure:   (a) On or about 08/21/2024 - Production area, employees were exposed to caught-in hazards when procedures such as, but not limited to, the American Sylon Steam Heated Ironers did not contain a specific statement on the intended use of the procedure.  Paramount Services, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1717413, citation number 1, item number 1a and was affirmed as a final order on 05/09/2024, with respect to a workplace located at 2917 Lomb Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35208.

Issued

Oct 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy.   (a) On or about 08/21/2024 - Production area, employee(s) were exposed to caught-in hazards when the procedure for equipment such as, but not limited to, the  American Sylon Steam Heated Ironers did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing the equipment.  Paramount Services, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1717413, citation number 1, item number 1b and was affirmed as a final order on 05/09/2024, with respect to a workplace located at 2917 Lomb Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35208.

Issued

Oct 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(C): The energy control procedure did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them:   (a) On or about 08/21/2024 - Production area, an employee is exposed to caught-in hazards when the procedure for equipment such as, but not limited  to, the  American Sylon Steam Heated Ironers did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them.  Paramount Services, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(C), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1717413, citation number 1, item number 1c and was affirmed as a final order on 05/09/2024, with respect to a workplace located at 2917 Lomb Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35208.

Issued

Oct 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(D): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control:   (a) On or about 08/21/2024 - Production area, an employee was exposed to caught-in hazards when procedures such as, but not limited to the American Sylon Steam Heated Ironers did not clearly and specifically outline the requirements for testing to determine and verify the effectiveness of energy control measures.  Paramount Services, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(D), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1717413, citation number 1, item number 1d and was affirmed as a final order on 05/09/2024, with respect to a workplace located at 2917 Lomb Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35208.

Issued

Oct 7, 2024

Abate by

Dec 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $12,905 · Current $8,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct an annual or more frequent inspection of the energy control procedure to ensure that the procedure and requirements of this standard were followed:  (a) On or about 08/21/2024 - Production area, inspections for equipment such as, but not limited to, American Super Sylon Steam Heated Ironers, Soil Count Station, Soil Vacuum, and Scale Lift had not been performed.  Paramount Services, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1717413, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 05/09/2024, with respect to a workplace located at 2917 Lomb Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35208.

Issued

Oct 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $12,905 · Current $8,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:  (a) On or about 08/21/2024 - Production area, employee(s) performing servicing and maintenance activities on equipment such as, but not limited to, the American Super Sylon Steam Heated Ironers, Soil Count Station, Soil Vacuum, and Scale Lift had not been trained.  Paramount Services, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1717413, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 05/09/2024, with respect to a workplace located at 2917 Lomb Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35208.