OSHA Inspection: UNI-TEMP REFRIGERATION, INC.

Issued

Nov 8, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $2,328 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii): The employer did not document that equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices.  On 8/8/18, at the Lithonia facility, the employer did not ensure Ammonia engine room doors were tight-fitting, self closing, opened outward from the room and were equipped with panic hardware. There were 3 doors that were not of this type.

Issued

Nov 8, 2018

Abate by

Dec 28, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $5,432 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(h)(3)(iv): The contract employer did not assure that each contract employee follows the safety rules of the facility including the safe work practices required by paragraph (f)(4) of this section.  On 8/8/2018, at the job site of 2200 Lithonia Industrial Blvd., Lithonia, Georgia, employees were exposed to Ammonia exposure hazards as the employer did not develop and implement required safe work practices. Instances included:  a - The employer did not develop specific written Lockout/Tagout procedures for employees replacing a valve on a 2 in. HP liquid line on an active Ammonia refrigeration system July 4th, 2018 and for compressor service/maintenance in June, 2018.  b - The employer did not require or document Hot Work permits when employees performed welding operations to an active ammonia system July 4th, 2018.