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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1423680.015 - J J White Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Boston South Area Office
Site Address:
J J White Inc.
9 Summer Street
Medway, MA 02053
Mailing Address:
5500 Bringham Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/14/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/27/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1487120 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1423657 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $26,520 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,520 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 | Serious | 5A0001 | 11/18/2019 | 12/17/2019 | $5,000 | $13,260 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 D06 | 11/18/2019 | 12/17/2019 | $0 | $13,260 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 11:30 a.m. on August 13, 2019, Employees #1 and #2 were working at a power generating station. They were removing a tank lid on an expansion tank. The tank was still pressurized. There was an explosive release of nitrogen that expelled a rubber bladder. Both employees sustained injuries, including lacerations, contusions, and abrasions. Employee #1 required hospitalization for his injuries. Employee #2 was treated and released without hospitalization.
Keywords: Abrasion, Bladder, Construction, Contusion, Cover, Explosion, Laceration, Maintenance, Nitrogen, Open Valve, Pressure Release, Repair, Rubber, Tank
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1423680.015 | 63 | M | Hospitalized injury | Millwrights |