OSHA Inspection: CIMCO REFRIGERATION, INC.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,410 · Current $2,646 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards.  On or about 9/11/13, at the 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta, Georgia Schwan facility, employees were exposed to fall hazards when working and walking on the roof. Fall hazards ranged between 10 to 17 feet.                                                                 In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,150 · Current $1,890 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit".  On or about 9/11/13, at the 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta, Georgia job site, in Ammonia engine room 1, the door leading to the outside designated marked emergency exit door was labeled "Not an EXIT".   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,150 · Current $1,890 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(h)(3)(i): The contract employer did not assure each contract employee is trained in the work practices necessary to safely perform his/her job.  On or about 9/11/2013, for employees providing service and maintenance to the ammonia refrigeration system at the 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta Schwan facility, the contracted employer did not ensure employees received training specific to the location including the lockout/tagout for the refrigeration system, had access to operating procedures, and information for the ammonia system located at the facility.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(h)(3)(ii): The contract employer diid not assure each contract employee is instructed in the known potential fire, explosion, or toxic release hazards related to his/her job and the process, and the applicable provisions of the emergency action plan.  On or about 9/11/13, at 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta, Georgia, the contracted employer did not assure employees providing service and maintenance to ammonia refrigeration equipment were trained in the site specific emergency action plan.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.