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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1403547.015 - J. F. Fischer, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
J. F. Fischer, Inc.
2501 Gwynns Falls Pkwy
Baltimore, MD 21217
Mailing Address:
7909 Philadelphia Road, Baltimore, MD 21237
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/13/2019
Emphasis: S:Crshstrk
Case Closed: 06/13/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1459204 |
Investigation Summary
At 2:45 p.m. on May 23, 2019, Employee #1, employed by a plumbing contractor, was connecting a Shark Bite Coupling onto the existing release valve for a large boiler tank. Employee #1 was wearing safety glasses, protective gloves, protective shoes, and fire resistant pants. The corroded top of the boiler unit and pipe came off when the employee was installing a pipe coupling for safety purposes to redirect the hot pressurized water below the tank. The employee was struck by hot pressurized water, stepped down from the ladder he was using, and was transported to the hospital. He was hospitalized for treatment of second degree burns across 20 percent of his body including chest, upper arms, and upper legs.
Keywords: Arm, Burn, Chest, Construction, Corrosion, Couplings, Gas-Fired Boiler, High Pressure, Hot Water, Hot Water Tank, Installing, Leg, PPE, Projectile
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1403547.015 | 31 | M | Hospitalized injury | Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics |