OSHA Inspection: BETTER COMFORT SYSTEMS, INC.

Issued

2023-08-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7813.00 · Current $3500.00 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):  Location - Sts. Constantine & Helen Church - Rear of building.  On or about 4/26/2023, the employer did not conduct a workplace hazard assessment of the hazards associated with tasks such as, but not limited to, replacing refrigerant compressors on air conditioning units that would require the use of personal protective equipment.

Issued

2023-08-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10938.00 · Current $4900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  Location - Sts. Constantine & Helen Church - Rear of building.  On or about 4/25/2023, lockout/tagout procedures were not created for the removal and replacement of refrigerant compressors on air conditioning units.

Issued

2023-08-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1562.00 · Current $700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.41(a)(2): Annual electronic submission of part 1904 records by establishments with 20 or more employees, but less than 250 employees. The establishment had 20 or more employees at any time during the previous calendar year, and this part required the establishment to keep records, and the employer did not electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee by the specified date:   Location - Main office/business location.  On or about 4/25/2023, the employer failed to electronically submit information from their OSHA Form 300A or equivalent for calendar year 2021 by March 2, 2022.  The establishment employed at least 30 employees throughout the year.

Issued

2023-08-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $877.00 · Current $400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  Location - Sts. Constantine & Helen Church - Rear of building.  On or about 4/25/2023, fire extinguishers provided to employees for fire watch operations for welding, cutting, and brazing were not maintained and ready for use in the event that a fire occurred.