Establishment profile
GENERAL LINEN SUPPLY
1016 EAST PALMER, DETROIT, MI, 48211
812331 — Linen Supply
Summary
GENERAL LINEN SUPPLY has accumulated 3 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 34 years of recorded history, with $300 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 50th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 130 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 87th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 15 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
GENERAL LINEN SUPPLY appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, FMCSA motor carrier registration, and UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
67% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 3 distinct standards shown · 3 citations in this view · $300 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 4081.715201 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Jul 1992 | Jul 1992 |
| 29 CFR 3257.001304 D | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2011 | Jun 2011 |
| 29 CFR 4081.022701 C | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1992 | Jul 1992 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 8123 within MI. Peer group: 130 employers. This establishment has 3 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for GENERAL LINEN SUPPLY. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for GENERAL LINEN SUPPLY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 15+ years. Most recent activity: 15 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for GENERAL LINEN SUPPLY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for GENERAL LINEN SUPPLY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in MI — for GENERAL LINEN SUPPLY, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other GENERAL LINEN SUPPLY locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 2 cases · 2 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-CA-350999 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2024 | — | Open | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-043907 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2001 | Jul 2001 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for GENERAL LINEN SUPPLY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for GENERAL LINEN SUPPLY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility · 1 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GENERAL LINEN SUPPLY CO 1016 E PALMER ST · DETROIT, MI, 48211 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
First case: 2006-06-21. Most recent: 2006-06-21. Source: UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry — federal pleas, DPAs, and NPAs.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-03-23 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2011-03-02 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-06-18 | Accident | 2 | 1 | $300 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- GENERAL LINEN & UNIFORM SERVICEDETROIT — 2 federal enforcement records
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- GENERAL LINEN UNIFORM COMPANYDETROIT — 1 federal enforcement record
- WEST MICHIGAN SHARED HOSPITAL LAUNDRYGRAND RAPIDS — 1 federal enforcement record
- VALLEY CITY COAT & APRON COGRAND RAPIDS — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on GENERAL LINEN SUPPLY from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is GENERAL LINEN SUPPLY's OSHA violation history?
- GENERAL LINEN SUPPLY has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 3 violations and $300 in total penalties.
- How does GENERAL LINEN SUPPLY's safety record compare to its industry?
- GENERAL LINEN SUPPLY operates in the linen supply industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.2.