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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1286341.015 - Geisel Heating And Air Conditioning, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Cleveland Area Office
Site Address:
Geisel Heating And Air Conditioning, Inc
5535 Wegman Dr
Valley City, OH 44280
Mailing Address:
633 West Broad St., Elyria, OH 44035
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/05/2018
Emphasis: L:Fall
Case Closed: 01/21/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1297838 | Yes | |
| Referral | 1298036 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $28,454 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,454 |
| Current Penalty | $15,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,200 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100132 A | 03/29/2018 | $4,656 | $7,760 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100140 C10 I | 03/29/2018 | $4,656 | $7,760 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 C04 II B | 03/29/2018 | 05/31/2018 | $2,944 | $6,467 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100147 D | 03/29/2018 | 05/31/2018 | $2,944 | $6,467 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On January 5, 2018, Employee #1, a heating and cooling maintenance technician, was performing maintenance on a customer's industrial furnace. He utilized lockout/tagout procedures during the initial troubleshooting process, but he didn't isolate the natural gas being pushed into the furnace's pilot/burner chamber. As he opened the pilot door, additional air entered the chamber, and the natural gas ignited. Employee #1 sustained severe burns to his upper body. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital, admitted, and treated for his burns.
Keywords: Burn, Construction, Explosion, Furnace, Ignition System, Lockout/Tagout, Maintenance, Natural Gas, Pilot Light, Ventilation
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1286341.015 | 33 | M | Hospitalized injury | Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics |