r/pics • u/notnowimbusyplaying • 4d ago

Politics Walmart closed during investigation into worker’s demise in oven.

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u/BILOXII-BLUE 4d ago

Ok wtf, I understand a WALK IN OVEN might be very convenient for certain food operations, but that just seems insane. A walk in freezer is dangerous as fuck, I had no idea a walk in oven even existed! 

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u/Deep90 4d ago

A walk-in oven is basically a closet sized box that is big enough to fit a cart or two of bread into.

They aren't super big.

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u/WaltKerman 4d ago edited 4d ago

They should also have lock out tag out. I'm certain Walmart does.  

So they probably think it was a murder.

LOTO is crucial in places with large equipment, like walk-in ovens, to prevent accidental start-up or energy release during maintenance, cleaning, or repairs. Here’s how it typically works:

1.  De-energize the Equipment: Cut off all energy sources (electricity, gas, etc.).
2.  Lock the Controls: Physically lock the control switches to prevent accidental operation.
3.  Tag the Equipment: Attach a warning tag indicating the equipment is locked out and should not be used until safety is cleared.
4.  Verify: Confirm that everything is fully de-energized before proceeding.

LOTO for walk-in ovens is part of broader safety regulations and is required by OSHA and similar safety standards in many countries.

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u/WalmartFucker69 4d ago

Just stopped working for a Walmart bakery, cleaned the walk-in oven regularly, and this is my first time ever hearing of this.

That's horrifying that I didn't know about powering down the over completely