Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by falling loads and rail system: a)Plant #2, on or about 6/27/08: The monorail system used to move laundry bags through the facility was not rated as to the maximum weight capacity and had not been provided with frequent inspections. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement is to follow the requirements of ANSI B30.11, Monorails and Underhung Cranes, section 11-1.3.5, section 11-2.1 and section 11-2.2.2. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item. Northern Health Care Linen Services Inc., dba Atlas Health Care Linen Services, was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupations Safety and Health Act of 1970 which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 309382737, Citation 1, Item 1 issued on 11/03/2006, with a Final Order Date of 03/14/2007, with a respect to a workplace located at 135 Union Street, Watertown, New York.