OSHA Inspection: CENTURY LINEN SERVICE, INC.

Issued

2020-02-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7711.00 · Current $4400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(2): Exit routes were not arranged so that employees did not have to travel toward a high hazard area, unless the path of travel was effectively shielded from the high hazard area by suitable partitions or other physical barriers.  a.  At the loading dock, on or about 9/5/2019:  A fifty-five gallon drum containing K 100-D, a category 3 flammable liquid, was stored in the exit route.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

2020-02-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13494.00 · Current $7700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  a.  In the dryer row, on or about 8/28/2019:  An employee was cleaning lint from a Braun 500PT-NFG industrial dryer on which lockout/tagoout procedures were not being utilized.  The employee suffered fatal injuries when the upper portion of the dryer descended on him.  b.  In the dryer row, on or about 8/28/2019:  An employee was cleaning lint from a Braun 500PT-NFG industrial dryer in the vicinity of two robotic shuttles on which lockout/tagout procedures were not being utilized.

Issued

2020-02-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13494.00 · Current $7700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to Items of this section:  a.  At the facility, on or about 9/5/2019:  Employees performing maintenance and/or repairs on equipment which could be hazardous during unexpected startup or energization.  The employer had not developed equipment specific energy control procedures for equipment including but not limited to washers, dryers, shuttles and linen folders.

Issued

2020-02-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13494.00 · Current $7700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation:  a.  At the facility, on or about 9/5/2019:  Employees performing maintenance and/or repairs on equipment, including, but not limited to washers, dryers, shuttles and linen folders, did not receive adequate training in the application and understanding of lockout procedures and the knowledge and skills for the safe application, usage and removal of the energy control devices.

Issued

2020-02-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13494.00 · Current $7700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:  a.  In the dryer row, on or about 8/28/2019:  An employee was cleaning lint from a Braun 500PT-NFG industrial dryer.  Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device.  The employee suffered fatal injuries when the upper portion of the dryer descended on him.

Issued

2020-02-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9639.00 · Current $5500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): Electric equipment had damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating.  a.  At the soil sorting conveyor, column under the elevated sorting area on or about 9/5/2019:  A junction box had a damaged cover exposing live electrical parts.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

2020-02-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision:  a.  At the soil sorting conveyor operations panel, on or about 9/5/2019:  An employee was required to reach in to an electrical panel operating at 208 volts in order to reset a breaker.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

2020-02-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5783.00 · Current $3300.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  a.  At the blanket ironing area, on or about 9/5/2019:  An air circulating fan did not have a path to ground which was permanent and continuous in that the power cord was missing its ground pin.  b.  In the maintenance room, on or about 9/5/2019:  A DeWalt pedestal grinder did not have a path to ground which was permanent and continuous in that the power cord was missing its ground pin.  Abatement certification must be submitted for these items.