OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN CLEANERS

Issued

2013-09-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1785.00 · Current $893.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:       Dry Cleaning Lines: Employees were exposed to slip hazards where there was water on workplace floor from roof leaks.

Issued

2013-09-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1785.00 · Current $893.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:     2855 N. US Highway 67, Dry Cleaning area: Employees who used corrosive hazardous chemicals to remove stains from garments were not provided hand protection to prevent chemical burns.

Issued

2013-09-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1785.00 · Current $893.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2020

General-duty citation text

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:          2855 N US Highway 67, Florissant: Employees who used corrosive chemicals such as, but not limited to, Rust-Go, which contained hydrofluoric acid and ammonium fluoride, were not provided eyewash facilities for immediate emergency use.