Inspection 341312247 OPENED MAR 9, 2016Closed
265 N. Judge Ely Blvd, Abilene, TX 79601 · Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
OSHA has inspected Kencom, Inc. 2 times in Texas since 2015.
The latest one began on Mar 9, 2016 to follow up on an earlier case, in Abilene.
Those inspections ended with 2 citation items: 2 serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $9,800 and now stand at $5,880, 40% lower after settlements or reviews.
Electrical equipment, general requirements comes up most often in these citations: 2 items under 1910.303.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for repair and personal services employers since 2015 is $1,200, and Kencom, Inc. averages $5,880 (1 cited inspection).
The Wage and Hour Division has 1 case on it since 2015, with $0 in back wages owed to workers.
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Inspection 340679349 OPENED JUN 2, 2015Closed
265 N. Judge Ely Blvd, Abilene, TX 79601 · Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $4,900 | $2,940 | Sep 24, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.303(c)(3)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $4,900 | $2,940 | Sep 24, 2015 | Final |
Wage and hour cases
Cases by the Labor Department's Wage and Hour Division since 2015: unpaid minimum wage or overtime, child labor, family leave and more.
| Period reviewed | Violations | Workers owed | Back wages | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2015 to Jul 15, 2017 Abilene | 14 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)
(b) Examination, installation, and use of equipment—(1) Examination. Electric equipment shall be free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. Safety of equipment shall be determined using the following considerations:
29 CFR 1910.303(c)(3)(i)
(3) Splices. (i) Conductors shall be spliced or joined with splicing devices identified for the use or by brazing, welding, or soldering with a fusible metal or alloy. Soldered splices shall first be spliced or joined to be mechanically and electrically secure without solder and then soldered. All splices and joints and the free ends of conductors shall be covered with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device identified for the purpose.
Other drycleaning and laundry services (except coin-operated) employers in Texas
- Spinxpress Laundry - SE. Military DR. - Wash & Fold Services San Antonio · 2 citations · $1,213
- Cooperative Laundry San Marcos · 12 citations · $265,092
- Kleentex Corp. El Paso · 2 citations · $15,000
- Vestis Services, LLC Amarillo · 1 citation · $5,000
- Division Laundry & Cleaners, Inc. San Antonio · 19 citations · $18,584
- FMG Management Houston · 10 citations · $24,000
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.