OSHA Inspection: CHILLER UPTIME TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    a. Site- The employer failed to conduct a PPE assessment for the eyes and face where employees are exposed to splash hazards from battery acid, electronics fluids, and compressed refrigerants.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye and face equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  a. Site- The employer failed to require the use of eye and face protective equipment where employees are exposed to splash hazards from battery acid, electronics fluids, and compressed refrigerants.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    a. Site- An employee is not protected from eye injuries where an eye wash is not provided where water is added to a battery containing corrosive battery acid for the Hyster E30BS electric forklift.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    a. Site- Employees operating a Hyster E30BS forklift are not provided with operator training from the employer.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(a): The conductors and/or equipment required or permitted by this subpart were not approved:  a. Site- Employees operating homemade heat load testing equipment were not protected from electric shock and burns where the equipment was not approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  a. Site- Employees operating homemade heat load testing equipment were not protected from electric shock and burns where the equipment is operated with exposed live parts.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments:    a. Site- Employees exposed to electrical hazards while voltage testing electrical equipment were not provided safety-related work practice training from the employer.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed:    a. Site- Employees exposed to electrical shock while voltage testing electrical equipment were not provided with electrically insulating gloves by the employer.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(i): The employer did not maintain a written copy of the procedures outlined in paragraph (b)(2) of 29 CFR 1910.333 and did not make it available for inspection by the Assistant Secretary of Labor and his or her authorized representatives:    a. Site- Employees were not protected from electric shock where the employer did not have written procedures for locking out and tagging out electrical equipment. On or about February 19, 2016 a 480 volt transformer with exposed conductors was connected to an energy source that was de-energized with a padlock on the disconnect switch with the key in the padlock and no tag on the disconnect switch.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(iii)(A): A lock and a tag were not placed on each disconnecting means used to deenergize circuits and equipment:    a. Site- Employees were not protected from electric shock where the employer did not properly lock out and tag out a 480 volt transformer with exposed conductors. The transformer was connected to an energy source that was de-energized with a padlock on the disconnect switch with the key in the padlock and no tag on the disconnect switch.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):     a. Site- The employer failed to develop and implement a written hazard communication program at the site where employees work with hazardous chemicals.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical:  a. Site- The employer failed to ensure that all secondary containers including compressed gas cylinders filled with refrigerant were properly labeled to identify their contents and provide general information regarding the hazards of the refrigerant.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):  a. Site- The employer failed to maintain copies of the required safety data sheets for all the hazardous chemicals which are used in the workplace.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(ii): The employer did not provide information to the employees on operations in their work area where hazardous chemicals were present:  a. Site- The employer failed to provide information and training to employees in regards to all of the hazardous chemicals that are used in the workplace.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  a. Site- Portable fire extinguishers in the workplace were not inspected on annually.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:  a. Site- Access to the main electrical panel is blocked by stored material and equipment.

Issued

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(i)(A): Temporary electrical power and lighting installations of 600 volts, nominal, or less were used for activities other than remodeling, maintenance, or repair of buildings, structures, or equipment, and similar activities:  a. Site- An extension cord with a temporary light attached provided power to a relocatable power tap which had computer and office equipment plugged into the relocatable power tap on a permanent basis.