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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1410735.015 - Bakers Plumbing Co
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Bakers Plumbing Co
1534 S Indian Trail
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Mailing Address:
Po Box 12692, Palm Desert, CA 92255
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: 10/23/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1450029 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $19,800 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | $22,300 |
| Current Penalty | $19,800 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | $22,300 |
| 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 | Other | 3203(B)(2) | 10/23/2019 | 11/19/2019 | $250 | $250 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1509(A) | 10/23/2019 | 11/19/2019 | $750 | $750 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 1509(C) | 10/23/2019 | 11/19/2019 | $750 | $750 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3395(I) | 10/23/2019 | 11/19/2019 | $750 | $750 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 3203(A) | 10/23/2019 | 11/04/2019 | $9,000 | $9,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 6. | 03001 | Serious | 3329(E) | 10/23/2019 | $10,800 | $10,800 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 10:30 p.m. on April 24, 2019, Employee #1, a plumber employed by a plumbing company, was checking a gas leak at a single family residence. He was working in the backyard near a pool. The employee pressurized a pipeline. He then introduced an ignition source, closed the pipe, and stood up. The pipe exploded. The employee was transported to the hospital and admitted for treatment of injuries to his right leg, including abrasion, contusion, and laceration injuries.
Keywords: Abrasion, Contusion, Explosion, Gas Leak, Ignition System, Inspecting, Laceration, Leg, Pipe, Pipeline, Plumbing, Pressure Piping, Residential Construction, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1410735.015 | 51 | M | Hospitalized injury | Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters |