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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1120227.015 - 92347 - Us Home Corporation Dba Lennar
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
92347 - Us Home Corporation Dba Lennar
19343 Impala Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
Mailing Address:
16305 36th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55446
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1521
NAICS: 236115/New Single-Family Housing Construction (except Operative Builders)
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/13/2016
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/10/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1056497 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,000 | $0 | $25,000 |
| 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 | Other | 19260154 A01 | 04/20/2016 | 04/24/2016 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 04/26/2016 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
On January 21, 2016, Employee #1 was informed there was a smell of gas in the air at the jobsite. The employee arrived at the jobsite and turned the gas off at the 500 gallon propane tank that had been placed there the previous day. The tank was hooked up to two small propane heaters that were placed in the basement of the house under construction. Employee #1 and another worker proceeded to the house and lifted a piece of plywood that was covering the access to the basement area. Upon lifting the plywood, the employee noticed and commented on the smell of gas being potent. Employee #1 descended the basement steps and observed that one of the propane heaters was not working and the other had a low pilot light. Employee #1 did not go any further into the basement, but as he was going up the stairs to get out of the area, a large explosion occurred engulfing him in fire. He died later the same day due to the severe burns he sustained.
Keywords: Burn, Explosion, Fire, Gas Leak, Propane
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1120227.015 | 35 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |