OSHA Inspection: QUALITY REFRIGERATED SERVICES

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:      The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees are exposed the hazards of a possible anhydrous ammonia release.  This is based upon the condition of the ammonia refrigeration piping and components observed in the engine room.          Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i):     Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    Worksite located at 3301 G Street, Omaha, NE; throughout the company:  The employer has failed to ensure that employees are utilizing specific procedures for the control of potentially hazardous energy while engaged in activities requiring lockout/tag out.  The company has developed procedures but has failed to ensure their use.       Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i):     The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:       Worksite located at 3301 G Street, Omaha, NE; throughout the company:  The employer failed to conduct a periodic inspections of the energy control procedures as outlined in the standard.         Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(g)(11):     Precautions were not taken to prevent open flames, sparks, or electric arcs in battery charging area(s):    Worksite located at 3301 G Street, Omaha, NE; Loading Dock:  A Crown Pallet Jack, serial number 7A124246, and the associated charger had damaged corsets (AC and DC).  This creates an electrical arc issue as well as a danger to the employee in the event of accidental contact.         Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):    One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    Worksite located at 3301 G Street, Omaha, NE; Maintenance Area:  The employer failed to ensure that the rotating parts of a Tool Shop drill press, Model #ZJ4116H, was guarded to prevent employees from having any part of their body in the danger zone.         Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):     Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    Worksite located at 3301 G Street, Omaha, NE; Locker Room:  Three junction boxes which are designed for fixed locations were used as part of a portable/temporary electrical extender/extension cord.  This is a violation of the listing for the enclosure.       Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h):     Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and -2 on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:                        Worksite located at 3301 G Street, Omaha, NE; throughout the company:  The employer failed to provide training as prescribed in the paragraph above.  The employees area exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to Slick Solutions - SSL-717-09-68; AMREP Inc -Next Dimension Brake Parts Cleaner; Blaster - PB Penetrating Catalyst; and anhydrous ammonia (refrigeration system).       Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii):     Employee training did not include the measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards, including specific procedures the employer had implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used:                                               Worksite located at 3301 G Street, Omaha, NE; throughout the company:  The employer failed to provide training as prescribed in the paragraph above in that the employees had not been trained on the hazards of the chemicals that they commonly use including but not limited to Slick Solutions - SSL-717-09-68; AMREP Inc -Next Dimension Brake Parts Cleaner; Blaster - PB Penetrating Catalyst; and anhydrous ammonia (refrigeration system).       Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6):   The certification did not include the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation:   Worksite located at 3301 G Street, Omaha, NE; throughout the company:  The employer failed to ensure that written certification for each fork truck operator was written and maintained as outlined in the standard.         Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.