OSHA Inspection: FOUR SEASONS HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

Issued

2011-10-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Practices addressed in this standard. Employees shall be trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertain to their respective job assignments.    a. Oak Forest, Illinois and other field repair locations - On ar about May 12, 2011, employee(s) required to test live parts including, but not limited to, a 220VAC magnetic motor contactor, were not trained in and familiar with safety-related work practices required by 29 CFR 1910.331 through 29 CFR 1910.335 that pertains to their respective job assignments. Employee(s) were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with live electrical parts.

Issued

2011-10-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(i): "Procedures." The employer shall maintain a written copy of the procedures outlined in paragraph(b)(2) and shall make it available for inspection by employees and by the Assistant Secretary of Labor and his or her authorizedrepresentatives.Note: The written procedures may be in the form of a copy of paragraph (b) of this section.    Oak Forest, Illinois and other field repair locations - On or about May 12, 2011, written electrical safety-related work practice procedures were not provided for employee(s) that were required to test live parts including, but not limited to, a 220VAC magnetic motor contactor. Employee(s) were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with live electrical parts.

Issued

2011-10-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2): "Lockout and Tagging." While any employee is exposed to contact with parts of fixed electricequipment or circuits which have been deenergized, the circuits energizing the parts shall be locked out or tagged or both in accordance with therequirements of this paragraph. The requirements shall be followed in the order in which they are presented (i.e., paragraph (b)(2)(i) first, thenparagraph (b)(2)(ii), etc.).Note 1: As used in this section, fixed equipment refers to equipment fastened in place or connected by permanent wiring methods.Note 2: Lockout and tagging procedures that comply with paragraphs (c) through (f) of 1910.147 will also be deemed to comply withparagraph (b)(2) of this section provided that:[1] The procedures address the electrical safety hazards covered by this Subpart; and[2] The procedures also incorporate the requirements of paragraphs (b)(2)(iii)(D) and (b)(2)(iv)(B) of this section.    Oak Forest, Illinois and other field repair locations - On or about May 13, 2011, employee(s) were required to replace a defective compressor on a central air conditioner. The employee(s) did not affix a personal lockout or tagout device on the electrical disconnect prior to the performance of their assigned duties. Employee(s) were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with live electrical parts.

Issued

2011-10-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.417(b): Equipment and circuits. Equipment or circuits that are deenergized shall be rendered inoperative and shall have tags attached at all points where such equipment or circuits can be energized.    Batavia, Illinois and other field installation locations - On or about June 30, 2011, employee(s) were required to install a new Lennox central air conditioning system. The equipment and/or circuits were deenergized. The employee(s) did not affix a personal tagout device at all points where such equipment and/or circuits can be energized. Employee(s) were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with live electrical parts.

Issued

2011-10-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there are potential electrical hazards shall be provided with,and shall use, electrical protective equipment that is appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to beperformed.Note: Personal protective equipment requirements are contained in subpart I of this part.    Oak Forest, Illinois and other field repair locations - On or about May 12, 2011, employee(s) were required to repair a 220VAC central air conditioner. Employee(s) testing live parts including, but not limited to, a 220VAC magnetic motor contactor were not provided with electrical protective equipment including voltage-rated gloves and flame resistant clothing. Employee(s) were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with live electrical parts.

Issued

2011-10-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(iv): Employees shall wear nonconductive head protection wherever there is a danger of head injury from electric shock or burns due to contact with exposed energized parts.    Oak Forest, Illinois and other field repair locations - On or about May 12, 2011, employee(s) were required to repair a 220VAC central air conditioner. Employee(s) testing live parts including, but not limited to, a 220VAC magnetic motor contactor, were not provided with nonconductive head protection. Employee(s) were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with live electrical parts.

Issued

2011-10-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(v): Employees shall wear protective equipment for the eyes or face wherever there is danger of injuryto the eyes or face from electric arcs or flashes or from flying objects resulting from electrical explosion.    Oak Forest, Illinois and other field repair locations - On or about May 12, 2011, employee(s) were required to repair a 220VAC central air conditioner. Employee(s) testing live parts including, but not limited to, a 220VAC magnetic motor contactor, were not provided with an arc-rated face shield. Employee(s) were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with live electrical parts.

Issued

2011-10-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(2)(i): When working near exposed energized conductors or circuit parts, each employee shall use insulated tools or handling equipment if the tools or handling equipment might make contact with such conductors or parts.  If the insulating capability of insulated tools or handling equipment is subject to damage, the insulating material shall be protected.    Oak Forest, Illinois and other field repair locations - On or about May 12, 2011, employee(s) were required to discharge the electrical energy contained in a capacitor rated at 440VAC. Employee(s) discharging a capacitor were not provided with insulated tools or handling equipment that make contact with such conductors or parts. Employee(s) were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with live electrical parts.