Continental Linen Services Safety Record

Kalamazoo, MI · Other Services

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 06/13/2023

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Continental Linen Services in Kalamazoo, Michigan has 44 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 24 classified as serious and $18,710 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2005 to 2023.

Continental Linen Services in Kalamazoo, Michigan has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the other services industry, this places Continental Linen Services among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

24 of the 44 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Michigan workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

5.5 Continental Linen Services violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Other Services avg
Above industry average
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2 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
2 Serious (5 yr)
$3,000 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 44 violations, $18,710 in penalties across 8 inspections
44 Total Violations
8 Total Inspections
24 Total Serious
$18,710 Total Penalties
Serious?
2 ($3,000)
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 2011
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 2005
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 2011
4081.0034 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2011
4081.3308 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2011
Violations decreased 95% over the past 5 years (2 recent vs 42 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $40,250 in penalties for Continental Linen Services, later reduced to $18,710 — a 54% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
7 citations $1,580
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
5 citations $2,350
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
5 citations $1,550
4081.7111 OSHA Standard
2 citations $2,000
4081.3312 OSHA Standard
2 citations $1,520

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Continental Linen Services in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/13/2023 Referral? Kalamazoo, MI 1 $1,500
08/17/2022 Planned? Kalamazoo, MI 1 $1,500
10/28/2019 Planned? Kalamazoo, MI 14 $6,000
01/23/2014 Planned? Kalamazoo, MI 9 $6,770
05/04/2011 Planned? Kalamazoo, MI 13 $1,320
05/04/2011 Referral? Kalamazoo, MI 2 $720
02/22/2010 Complaint? Kalamazoo, MI 3 $900
02/23/2005 Complaint? Kalamazoo, MI 1 $0

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