Failure to Maintain Clean and Safe Laundry Area Due to Inadequate Lint Trap Cleaning
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain a clean and safe environment in the laundry area by not thoroughly cleaning the lint screens and surrounding areas of all three dryers. On observation, a large amount of lint was found covering the lint trap catchers, the base of the dryers, and the floor around the dryers. The Housekeeping Supervisor stated that lint traps are cleaned every three days and acknowledged the presence of a loose wire in one of the dryers, which was awaiting repair. The supervisor also indicated an inability to move the dryers for cleaning until the repair was completed. Additionally, it was confirmed by the Assistant Administrator that there was no policy in place for cleaning lint traps or for the laundry area in general.