REFRIGERATION RESEARCH INC
345 US 411, NEWPORT, TN 37821 · NAICS 332420 Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Aug 10, 2023#346897614Aug 10, 2023Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#346897614$1,0004 viol.4 violations$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #346897614
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 10, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 10, 2023
- Final Order
- Oct 16, 2023
- Closed
- Mar 21, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 16
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,000
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- 345 Us 411, Newport, TN 37821
- Industry
- 332420 Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $600 | $600 | Oct 20, 2023 | - | Oct 16, 2023 |
| 01001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 20, 2023 | - | Oct 16, 2023 |
| 01002A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $400 | $400 | Feb 22, 2024 | - | Oct 16, 2023 |
| 01002B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Feb 22, 2024 | - | Oct 16, 2023 |
Jun 21, 2023#346780463Jun 21, 2023Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#346780463$9,45012 viol.12 violations$9,450 in penalties
Inspection #346780463
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 21, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 21, 2023
- Final Order
- Feb 26, 2024
- Closed
- Feb 23, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 13
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 10 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $12,600
- Penalties on Record
- $9,450
- Site Address
- 345 Us 411, Newport, TN 37821
- Industry
- 332420 Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (12 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $500 | $375 | Sep 11, 2023 | - | Feb 26, 2024 |
| 01002 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $500 | $375 | Sep 11, 2023 | - | Feb 26, 2024 |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $4,000 | $3,000 | Sep 11, 2023 | - | Feb 26, 2024 |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $450 | Sep 11, 2023 | - | Feb 26, 2024 |
| 01005 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 2 | 1 | $700 | $525 | Sep 11, 2023 | - | Feb 26, 2024 |
| 01006 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $500 | $375 | Sep 11, 2023 | - | Feb 26, 2024 |
| 01007 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $500 | $375 | Sep 11, 2023 | - | Feb 26, 2024 |
| 01008 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 I A | Serious | 2 | 1 | $4,000 | $3,000 | Sep 11, 2023 | - | Feb 26, 2024 |
| 01009 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 E01 I | Serious | 2 | 5 | $700 | $525 | Sep 11, 2023 | - | Feb 26, 2024 |
| 01010 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $450 | Sep 11, 2023 | - | Feb 26, 2024 |
| 02001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 B02 | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Sep 11, 2023 | - | Feb 26, 2024 |
| 02002 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 11, 2023 | - | Feb 26, 2024 |
Apr 11, 2018#343091252Apr 11, 2018Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#343091252$8004 viol.4 violations$800 in penalties
Inspection #343091252
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 11, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 12, 2018
- Final Order
- May 30, 2018
- Closed
- Jul 10, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 20
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $800
- Penalties on Record
- $800
- Site Address
- 345 Us 411, Newport, TN 37821
- Industry
- 333415 Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F06 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $800 | $800 | May 14, 2018 | - | May 30, 2018 |
| 01001B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G08 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jun 11, 2018 | - | May 30, 2018 |
| 01001C | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jun 11, 2018 | - | May 30, 2018 |
| 01001D | TDLWD OSHA citation code: TDLWD RULE 800-01-09-.06(2) | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | May 25, 2018 | - | May 30, 2018 |
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, 47,300 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.