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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1469484.015 - M3 Hvac
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
M3 Hvac
2097 Salvio St.
Concord, CA 94520
Mailing Address:
1019 E. Lacy Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92805
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/04/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/22/2025
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1552668 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $14,400 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 | $0 | $20,700 |
| Current Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $5,600 | $0 | $16,400 |
| 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 | Other | 342(A) | 09/04/2020 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 09/17/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3314(G) | 09/04/2020 | $200 | $400 | $0 | 09/17/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3384(A) | 09/04/2020 | $200 | $500 | $0 | 09/17/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3395(I)(1) | 09/04/2020 | $200 | $400 | $0 | 09/17/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 3314(D) | 09/04/2020 | $10,800 | $14,400 | $0 | 09/17/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 11:17 a.m. on March 9, 2020, Employee #1 was employed by a construction commercial and residential heating and air conditioning installer/service provider. Employee #1 was working on the replacement of an A/C unit compressor and its related components. Employee #1 was using an oxygen and acetylene torch to cut the pipes to remove the compressor. Employee #1 was heating up the copper pipe joint with the torch to cut it. Once the line was cut, Employee #1 pulled on the copper line to disconnect it from the compressor. The pressure was then released and the residual oil within the pipe was ignited by the torch, causing 3rd degree burns to the left hand. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: Air Conditioner, Burn, Cutting, Hand, Pipe, Pressure, Pressure Release, Torch, Torch burning, Torch cutting
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1469484.015 | 35 | M | Hospitalized injury | Misc. electrical & electronic equipment repairers |