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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1410695.015 - Hussmann Services Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
Hussmann Services Corporation
2250 Buckthorne Pl.
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Mailing Address:
10803 Vinecrest Drive, Houston, TX 77086
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 811310/Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/21/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/30/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1468565 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1410715 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 11:00 a.m. on June 21, 2019, an employee, a Refrigeration Technician, was conducting a follow up to a condenser repair done two days prior. In the previous inspection, the employee found high pressure in the condenser caused by a broken condenser fan and the condenser working in a single phase. The employee had fixed the wiring and the fan and ordered a new motor for the condenser. During the follow up visit, the employee was working on the compressor when a 2-1/8th inch insulated copper refrigerant pipe containing an azeotropic mixture classified as a non-flammable refrigerant was pressurized and exploded. The employee was hospitalized and suffered a leg amputation and a head injury which induced memory loss.
Keywords: Amputation, Blunt force trauma, Compressed Gas, Explosion, Head, High Pressure Pipe, Leg, Repair
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1410695.015 | 50 | M | Hospitalized injury | Technicians, n.e.c. |