Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
General Industry Safety Standards
Part 71 - LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING MACHINERY AND OPERATIONS
SPECIFIC PROVISIONS-LAUNDRY
Section R. 408.17143 - Extractors

Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 408.17143

Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024

Rule 7143.

(1) A rotating extractor shall be equipped with a metal cover interlocked in a manner so as to prevent opening it when the basket is in motion or to prevent power operation of the basket when the cover is open.

(2) A rotating extractor shall not be operated at a speed in excess of the rated speed, which speed shall be permanently marked on the machine.

Where the rated speed is not available, table 1 shall be followed:

(3) A rotating extractor shall be:

(a) Equipped with a braking device.

(b) Secured to the floor or foundation to prevent lateral movement.

(c) Loaded in a manner to keep the extractor in balance.

(d) Inspected not less than once a year at points of wear such as, but not limited to, the basket, rings, and cover, and repaired where defects that are a hazard are found.

(4) A squeeze extractor shall be equipped with:

(a) A cover interlocked to the compacting mechanism which shall prevent the removal of the cover until the pressure has been relieved.

(b) A 2-hand control device which shall be operated concurrently to activate the cover placement.

(5) A steam, hydraulic, or pneumatic-type squeeze extractor shall be equipped with a pressure relief valve set to open if the applied pressure is 10% more than the maximum rated operating pressure. The maximum operating pressure shall be permanently labeled or marked on the machine.

(6) Table 1 reads as follows:

TABLE 1

30-inch diameter extractor -- 1200 r.p.m.
40-inch diameter extractor -- 900 r.p.m.
48-inch diameter extractor -- 750 r.p.m.
60-inch diameter extractor -- 500 r.p.m.

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