OSHA Inspection: LINEN KING, LLC

Issued

2013-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4250.00 · Current $2975.00 Reduced

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:  Employees servicing equipment and clearing jams were exposed to hazardous energy sources including electrical and steam in that, specific energy control procedures were not established for equipment including but not limited to the continuous batch washer and tunnel.

Issued

2013-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(7)(iii): The employer did not document the basis for determining that all hazards in a permit space had been eliminated, through a written certification that contained the date, the location of the space, and the signature of the person making the determination:   On or about January 9, 2013 and at times prior to that, written certification of eliminated hazards for permit space entry into the continuous batch washer and tunnel was not maintained.

Issued

2013-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii): The employer did not certify that periodic inspections of the energy control procedures had been performed:  Certification of periodic inspections of the energy control procedures were not maintained for lockout/tagout of equipment including but not limited to the continuous batch washer and tunnel.