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Alsco Inc: OSHA inspections and violations

Portland, Oregon · Linen Supply · NAICS 812331

19inspections
39citation items
$13,070current penalties
Dec 22, 2021last inspection

Alsco Inc has 19 OSHA inspections on record in Oregon, the first in 1993.

OSHA's last visit started on Dec 22, 2021 after a complaint, in Medford.

Across those inspections OSHA issued 39 citation items: 31 serious and 8 other-than-serious.

OSHA proposed $13,510 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $13,070, down 3%.

Most often, OSHA cited 1910.1030, bloodborne pathogens (7 items).

For context, across all repair and personal services employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $1,200. Alsco Inc averages $2,256 over 5 cited inspections in that time.

Alsco Inc also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

Alsco Inc: OSHA citation items per year, 1993 to 2021
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 345701510 OPENED DEC 22, 2021Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 65 employees at the site · Closed Apr 29, 2022

980 Ellen Ave, Medford, OR 97501 · Linen Supply · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR OAR 437-001-0744(3)(G)-2
Serious$240$240Jan 13, 2022Final
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR OAR 437-001-0744(3)(H)-2
Serious$0$0Jan 13, 2022Final

Inspection 343996609 OPENED APR 30, 2019Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Safety · 135 employees at the site · Closed Apr 30, 2019

1441 N Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97217 · Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 343581377 OPENED NOV 5, 2018Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 135 employees at the site · Closed May 3, 2019

1441 N Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97217 · Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR OAR 437-002-0161(5)(A)(A)(I)
Serious$300$300Jan 8, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1)(iii) · Hazard communication
Serious$700$700Jan 8, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR OAR 437-001-0760(1)(A)-1
Serious$0$0Jan 8, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 3a Serious$300$300Jan 8, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 3b Serious$0$0Jan 8, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 4a
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv) · Bloodborne pathogens
Serious$700$700Jan 8, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 4b
29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2)(i) · Bloodborne pathogens
Serious$0$0Jan 8, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 4c
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(ii)(a) · Bloodborne pathogens
Serious$0$0Jan 8, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 4d
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(ii)(b) · Bloodborne pathogens
Serious$0$0Jan 8, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 4e
29 CFR 1910.1030(h)(2)(i)(b) · Bloodborne pathogens
Serious$0$0Jan 8, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 4f
29 CFR 1910.1030(h)(2)(i)(c) · Bloodborne pathogens
Serious$0$0Jan 8, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 4g
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(n) · Bloodborne pathogens
Serious$0$0Jan 8, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR OAR 437-002-0134(1)(A)(A)
Serious$300$300Jan 8, 2019Final

Inspection 343823613 OPENED NOV 5, 2018Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 135 employees at the site · Closed Jul 1, 2019

1441 N Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97217 · Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$3,500$3,500Mar 21, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Serious$3,500$3,500Mar 21, 2019Final
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Serious$300$300Mar 21, 2019Final
Citation 3, item 4
29 CFR OAR 437-001-0765(7)-5
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 21, 2019Final

Inspection 340834217 OPENED JUL 7, 2015Closed

Referral · Partial · Health · 150 employees at the site · Closed Dec 31, 2015

1441 N Columbia, Portland, OR 97217 · Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR OAR 437-002-0146(10)(I)
Serious$240$240Aug 10, 2015Final

Inspection 341092542 OPENED JUN 5, 2015Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 150 employees at the site · Closed Mar 17, 2016

1441 N Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97217 · Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1) · General requirements
Serious$400$400Dec 2, 2015Final
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Serious$400$400Dec 2, 2015Final
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR OAR 437-002-0022(3)(A)-3
Serious$0$0Dec 2, 2015Final
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Serious$400$400Dec 2, 2015Final
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR OAR 437-002-0022(3)(A)-2
Serious$0$0Dec 2, 2015Final

Inspection 315938449 OPENED JUL 2, 2012Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 50 employees at the site · Closed Jul 13, 2012

980 Ellen Ave, Medford, OR 97501 · Linen Supply · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 312301237 OPENED AUG 26, 2008Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 85 employees at the site · Closed Feb 13, 2009

5225 Se 26th Ave, Portland, OR 97202 · Industrial Launderers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$210$210Oct 13, 2008Closed
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$0$0Oct 13, 2008Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods
Serious$350$350Oct 13, 2008Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii) · Gas welding and cutting
Serious$210$210Oct 13, 2008Closed
Citation 2, item 4 Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 13, 2008Closed
Citation 2, item 5 Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 13, 2008Closed
Citation 2, item 6 Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 13, 2008Closed
Citation 2, item 7
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iva) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 13, 2008Closed
11 older inspections

Inspection 310876347 OPENED APR 24, 2008Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 108 employees at the site · Closed Sep 2, 2008

980 Ellen Ave, Medford, OR 97501 · Linen Supply · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Serious$210$210May 12, 2008Closed

Inspection 309694842 OPENED SEP 25, 2006Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 110 employees at the site · Closed Feb 28, 2007

980 Ellen Ave, Medford, OR 97501 · Linen Supply · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Incident on Sep 25, 2006: Employee's finger is amputated by machine gears

At approximately 9:15 a.m. on September 25, 2006, Employee #1 was applying greas e to the drive gears of the Number 4 Ironer. He had turned the machine off using control circuitry, but had not locked out the energy source. When another emplo yee reenergized the machine drive, Employee #1's right hand was pulled into the rotating nip point. He was hospitalized for an amputation of his index finger.

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iiia) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$1,250$810Oct 31, 2006Final
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(ib) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$0$0Oct 31, 2006Final

Inspection 309691756 OPENED MAY 18, 2006Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 100 employees at the site · Closed Oct 20, 2006

980 Ellen Ave, Medford, OR 97501 · Linen Supply · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 26, 2006Final

Inspection 309280816 OPENED DEC 7, 2005Closed

Planned · No inspection · Safety · Closed Dec 7, 2005

3585 Sw 198th Ave, Aloha, OR 97007 · Linen Supply · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Injury and illness logs

From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.

In 2023, the Portland site logged 2 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 39 workers: 2.3 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.8 for its industry. Those cases cost 15 days away from work.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
Portland Industrial
Portland · 2023
39 212.32.8
Portland Linen
Portland · 2023
103 768.32.8
Medford site
Medford · 2023
96 506.32.8
Portland Central Stockroom
Portland · 2023
9 000.02.8
Portland Ind.
Portland · 2021
93 202.32.8

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1910.1030 · Bloodborne pathogens

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv)

(iv) The Exposure Control Plan shall be reviewed and updated at least annually and whenever necessary to reflect new or modified tasks and procedures which affect occupational exposure and to reflect new or revised employee positions with occupational exposure. The review and update of such plans shall also:

29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2)(i)

(2) Hepatitis B Vaccination. (i) Hepatitis B vaccination shall be made available after the employee has received the training required in paragraph (g)(2)(vii)(I) and within 10 working days of initial assignment to all employees who have occupational exposure unless the employee has previously received the complete hepatitis B vaccination series, antibody testing has revealed that the employee is immune, or the vaccine is contraindicated for medical reasons.

29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(ii)(a)

(A) At the time of initial assignment to tasks where occupational exposure may take place;

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout

29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks

29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels

29 CFR 1910.22 · General requirements

29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes

29 CFR 1910.253 · Gas welding and cutting

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 1910.95 · Noise

29 CFR 7010.7650

29 CFR 7020.1410

29 CFR 7020.2900

29 CFR 7020.3780

Other linen supply employers in Oregon

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.