Failure to Maintain Records of Dryer Lint Removal and Cleaning
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain records of dryer lint removal and cleaning as required by its own policy. During an observation of the dryer lint traps, a thin layer of lint was noted mid-cycle, indicating that lint removal may not have been performed as needed. In an interview, the Environmental Services Director stated that the facility had recently stopped keeping records of dryer lint removal and cleaning, but later indicated that record-keeping would resume. Review of the facility's laundry policy confirmed that daily lint removal and monthly washing of dryer vents are required, but there was no documentation to show these tasks had been completed.