Establishment profile
REFRIGERATION RESEARCH INC
345 US 411, NEWPORT, TN, 37821
332420 — Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing
Summary
REFRIGERATION RESEARCH INC has accumulated 20 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 8 years of recorded history, with $11,250 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 63rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 55 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 59th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 3 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
REFRIGERATION RESEARCH INC appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 19 distinct standards shown · 20 citations in this view · $11,250 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H01 | 2 | 2 | — | May 2018 | Sep 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C01 | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | Aug 2023 | Aug 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 C02 I A | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | Aug 2023 | Aug 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F06 | 1 | 1 | $800 | May 2018 | May 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C02 I | 1 | 1 | $600 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $525 | Aug 2023 | Aug 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 E01 I | 1 | 1 | $525 | Aug 2023 | Aug 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 F03 | 1 | 1 | $450 | Aug 2023 | Aug 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $450 | Aug 2023 | Aug 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | $400 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C01 | 1 | 1 | $375 | Aug 2023 | Aug 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C02 | 1 | 1 | $375 | Aug 2023 | Aug 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | $375 | Aug 2023 | Aug 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 B | 1 | 1 | $375 | Aug 2023 | Aug 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C02 II | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2023 | Sep 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2023 | Aug 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2023 | Aug 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 G08 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2018 | May 2018 |
| TDLWD RULE 800-01-09-.06(2) | 1 | 1 | — | May 2018 | May 2018 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 3324 within TN. Peer group: 55 employers. This establishment has 20 OSHA violations; peer median is 11.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for REFRIGERATION RESEARCH INC. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for REFRIGERATION RESEARCH INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 3+ years. Most recent activity: 3 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for REFRIGERATION RESEARCH INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for REFRIGERATION RESEARCH INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for REFRIGERATION RESEARCH INC. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for REFRIGERATION RESEARCH INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for REFRIGERATION RESEARCH INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-10 | Referral | 4 | 4 | $1,000 | |
| 2023-06-21 | Planned | 12 | 10 | $9,450 | |
| 2018-04-11 | Complaint | 4 | 4 | $800 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on REFRIGERATION RESEARCH INC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is REFRIGERATION RESEARCH INC's OSHA violation history?
- REFRIGERATION RESEARCH INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 20 violations and $11,250 in total penalties.
- How does REFRIGERATION RESEARCH INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- REFRIGERATION RESEARCH INC operates in the metal tank (heavy gauge) manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.9.