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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126208503 - A & J Refrigeration
Inspection Information - Office: Labor Enforcement Task Force (Letf) Unit - South
Site Address:
A & J Refrigeration
771 Foothill
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Mailing Address:
4096 Horizon Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93456
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/20/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/30/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362153082 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 3203 A02 | 01/22/1998 | 02/24/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 B01 | 01/22/1998 | 02/24/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:45 a.m. on October 14, 1997, Employee #1 lit a newly installed furnace and walked away. After 15 minutes, she saw black smoke emanating out of its vents. She walked towards the power box in the furnace room and turned the power off. Turning back to the furnace, she saw flames expelling from the duct works. She then got a fire extinguisher and tried to put out the fire by opening a door to the duct. As she opened the door to the duct, a ball of fire propagated out of the opening and injuring her. She received second degree burn to the back of her hand from the accident.
Keywords: BURN, FURNACE, FIRE EXTINGUISHER, FIRE, MECHANIC, FLASHBACK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126208503 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics |