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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103234670 - Applied Mechanical Systems
Inspection Information - Office: Cincinnati Area Office
Site Address:
Applied Mechanical Systems
11775 Commons Drive
Springdale, OH 45246
Mailing Address:
548 Northland Blvd., Cincinnati, OH 45240
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/10/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/21/1998
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $950 | $0 | $2,450 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19260020 B02 | 06/28/1997 | 07/09/1997 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | 07/25/1997 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19260021 B02 | 06/28/1997 | 07/09/1997 | $950 | $1,500 | $0 | 07/25/1997 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260352 I | 06/28/1997 | 07/09/1997 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | 07/25/1997 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 10:15 a.m. on May 23, 1997, Employee #1 and coworkers, of Applied Mechanical Systems Personnel, were using a torch to cut through metal wall studs to insert piping for the plumbing system, which was to be connected to a previously installed PVC pipe system. They removed the caps from the existing system, which had been closed and under pressure, and were installing union couplings. The materials being used to clean and cement the pipes had low flash points and vapor densities exceeding 1.0. The cement used to join the couplings and the trapped gasses from closure of the system provided the fuel for an explosion. The cutting torch served as a source of ignition, as hot byproducts fell from over top the exposed piping system. Employee #1 sustained contusions and abrasions, but he was not hospitalized.
Keywords: VAPOR, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, MOLTEN SLAG, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, TORCH, EXPLOSION, MOLTEN METAL, HIGH PRESSURE, PIPE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103234670 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Plumber, pipefitter and steamfiter apprentices |