PHILADELPHIA, PA —
OSHA Inspection: UNITED REFRIGERATION, INC.
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of UNITED REFRIGERATION, INC. in 8420 ENTERPRISE AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19153 (NAICS 423740). OSHA activity number 345491831.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- UNITED REFRIGERATION, INC.
- Site address
- 8420 ENTERPRISE AVENUE
- City
- PHILADELPHIA
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 19153
- Mailing
- 8420 ENTERPRISE AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19153
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 423740
- Employees
- 3
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
3 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.101 B
- Issued
- Feb 17, 2022
- Abate by
- May 16, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $7,770 · Current $4,274 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.101(b): The handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet (CGA) P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6. Section 3.3.1 of the CGA Pamphlet P-1-1965 refers to storing cylinders in accordance with CGA and NFPA standards. The CGA Pamphlet P-1-1991 Section 3.7.4.1 states that "All compressed gas cylinders in service or in storage shall be secured to prevent from falling." a) Loading Dock - The employer did not ensure that the eight 100 pound nitrogen compressed gas cylinders, when in storage, were immobilized by chains or other means to prevent them from being knocked over, thereby exposing the employees to hazards associated with fire and explosions. Observed on or about 18 AUG 2021.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4273.5
- — Z (S) $7770
1910.110 F02 I
- Issued
- Feb 17, 2022
- Abate by
- May 16, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $7,770 · Current $4,274 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(i):LP-Gas Containers were not stored in a manner to minimize exposure to excessive temperature rise, physical damange, or tampering by unauthorized persons: a) Overflow Storage Area - The employer did not ensure that LP-Gas containers being stored at the workplace was protected from physical damage or tampering thereby exposing employees to hazards associated with fire and explosions. Observed on or about 18 AUG 2021.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4273.5
- — Z (S) $7770
1910.305 G01 IV A
- Issued
- Feb 17, 2022
- Abate by
- May 16, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $7,770 · Current $4,274 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure: (a) Warehouse - The employer did not ensure that flexible cords were not used as a substitute for permanent wiring when energizing the power the LiftMaster Logic 5.0 Commercial Door opener and not on a dedicated circuit, thus exposing employees to electrical and or fire hazards. Observed on or about 18 AUG 2021.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4273.5
- — Z (S) $7770
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 345491831.
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