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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 115703902 - Chambers Plumbing & Heating Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Medford
Site Address:
Chambers Plumbing & Heating Inc
625 N Broadway
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Mailing Address:
225 W Lockhart, Coos Bay, OR 97420
Union Status: Union
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/26/1993
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/10/1994
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $500 |
| Current Penalty | $250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250 |
| 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 | 7400035 | 09/24/1993 | 09/27/1993 | $250 | $500 | $0 | 09/30/1993 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 16, 1993, Employee #1 went to a local restaurant to check on a reported propane leak. He arrived and went to the water heater to check for leaks. The electrical power was not shut off. Employee #1 removed a front cover and bent over searching for the pilot light. The electronic ignition fired causing the propane to flash. The flash caused 1st- and 2nd-degree burns to his hands and face. He was transported to a local hospital where he was treated and released.
Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, GAS LEAK, PROPANE, FACE, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115703902 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics |