Unsafe and Poorly Maintained Laundry Area
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure a safe and properly maintained environment in the laundry area, as evidenced by multiple observations. Fluorescent light fixtures above the washers and dryers lacked covers, and several fixtures had exposed rust on their metal housings. The ceilings above the laundry machines had cracked and peeling paint. An open grate drain with standing water was present in front of the washing machines, and washing machine detergent hoses were routed through an open hole in the wall with exposed drywall beneath a vent covered in lint and dust. The wall behind the dryers was covered in dryer lint, with several electrical boxes located on this wall. Maintenance staff confirmed that lint had been blowing onto the floor and wall due to issues with the dryer vent lines, which had recently been re-taped. Additionally, the facility did not have a policy addressing maintenance requirements for the laundry service areas.