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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1221061.015 - Industrial Commercial Systems, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Industrial Commercial Systems, Inc.
10550 N. Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037
Mailing Address:
1165 Joshua Way, Vista, CA 92081
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: 09/14/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/30/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1195994 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 12 | 15 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 12 | 15 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $49,500 | $0 | $0 | $4,155 | $0 | $53,655 |
| Current Penalty | $49,500 | $0 | $0 | $4,155 | $0 | $53,655 |
| 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 | 340 | 09/15/2017 | $375 | $375 | $0 | 09/29/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203(B)(1) | 09/15/2017 | 10/20/2017 | $375 | $375 | $0 | 09/29/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3203(B)(2) | 09/15/2017 | 10/11/2017 | $375 | $375 | $0 | 09/29/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 1510(A) | 09/15/2017 | 10/20/2017 | $375 | $375 | $0 | 09/29/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 1512(B) | 09/15/2017 | 10/11/2017 | $280 | $280 | $0 | 09/29/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 1512(I) | 09/15/2017 | 10/11/2017 | $280 | $280 | $0 | 09/29/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 3203(A)(3) | 09/15/2017 | 10/20/2017 | $185 | $185 | $0 | 09/29/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 8. | 01008 | Other | 3276(C)(3) | 09/15/2017 | $420 | $420 | $0 | 09/29/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 9. | 01009 | Other | 3276(E)(7) | 09/15/2017 | $185 | $185 | $0 | 09/29/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 10. | 01010 | Other | 3276(F) | 09/15/2017 | 10/11/2017 | $560 | $560 | $0 | 09/29/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 11. | 01011 | Other | 4650(E) | 09/15/2017 | $185 | $185 | $0 | 09/29/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 12. | 01012 | Other | 5194(H)(2) | 09/15/2017 | 10/20/2017 | $560 | $560 | $0 | 09/29/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 13. | 02001 | Serious | 3203(A)(4) | 09/15/2017 | 10/02/2017 | $22,500 | $22,500 | $0 | 09/29/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 14. | 03001 | Serious | 3328(A)(2) | 09/15/2017 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 09/29/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 15. | 04001 | Serious | 3380(F)(1) | 09/15/2017 | $9,000 | $9,000 | $0 | 09/29/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 11:45 a.m. on March 16, 2017, Employee #1, a foreman, and Coworker #1, his helper, both employed by a plumbing contractor, were working at a job site, replacing/upgrading coils and valves, work that required them to cut pipes without shutting off the water. They were using "Qwik-Freeze" equipment on a copper pipe carrying hot water at approximately 185 degrees Fahrenheit. This specialized equipment is used to create an ice plug in the pipe so that the water need not be shut off. Employee #1, standing on a ladder to access the pipe, cut the pipe while Coworker #1 handed up tools and parts. A tool Employee #1 was using was inadequate for the job, and so he capped the pipe and left to obtain a new tool. When he returned, as he resumed working, the ice plug failed, and hot water began coming out of the pipe, soaking through Employee #1's gloves. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for burns to both hands.
Keywords: Burn, Construction, Glove, Hand, Hot Water, Installing, PPE, Pipe, Pipe Plug, Plumbing
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1221061.015 | 29 | M | Hospitalized injury | Plumber, pipefitter and steamfiter apprentices |