OSHA Inspection: SOUTH TOWN REFRIGERATION, LLC

Issued

2023-09-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7813.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:  On or about April 10, 2023, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with thermal and chemical burns during removal of the electronic expansion valve, located on the Carrier Model 30 GN/GT Liquid Chilling Unit at the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport. The employer failed to implement energy control application steps as the authorized employee had not affixed a lockout or tagout device to each energy isolating device used to control refrigerant line pressure prior to performance of servicing work [per the 1910.147(d)(4)(i) requirements].  As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, dissipation of residual energy [(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [(d)(6)], were not implemented to protect employees from machine servicing hazards.

Issued

2023-09-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7813.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(ii)(D): Each authorized employee did not affix a personal lockout or tagout device to the group lockout device before working on the machine or equipment:   On or about April 10, 2023, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with thermal and chemical burns during removal of the electronic expansion valve, located on the Carrier Model 30 GN/GT Liquid Chilling Unit at the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, and the employer had not ensured employees affixed lockout and/or tagout devices to a group lockout device.