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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1235455.015 - Alta Refrigeration, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Alta Refrigeration, Inc.
1020 Aviation Blvd
Gainesville, GA 30501
Mailing Address:
403 Dividend Dr., Peachtree City, GA 30269
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/20/2017
Emphasis: N:Chemnep
Case Closed: 06/09/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1217879 | Yes | Yes |
| Inspection | 1235409 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $30,965 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $30,965 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100119 F04 | 07/21/2017 | 09/07/2017 | $0 | $11,408 | $0 | 08/22/2017 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100119 H03 I | 07/21/2017 | 09/07/2017 | $0 | $11,408 | $0 | 08/22/2017 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100140 C13 II | 07/21/2017 | 08/16/2017 | $0 | $8,149 | $0 | 08/22/2017 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 11:30 a.m. on May 20, 2017, Employee #1, a refrigeration technician, and a coworker were performing pump down of a live ammonia refrigeration line to make the pipe available for replacement. The two employees had checked the line on the roof with a blower and thinking it was clear, went to the engine room to open a valve. The valve was difficult to open, and they believed it was clogged. Employee #1 loosened the valve to see if there was pressure and it popped loose and sprayed ammonia onto his hands and arms, as well as into the air. The employee was hospitalized for treatment after his exposure to the ammonia.
Keywords: Ammonia, Arm, Chemical, Hand, Overexposure, Pipe, Valve
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1235455.015 | 62 | M | Hospitalized injury |