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Inspection: 1501662.015 - R H Plumbing, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Jackson
Site Address:
R H Plumbing, Inc.
1804 S. Green St.
Tupelo, MS 38801
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 417, Okolona, MS 38860
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/06/2020
Emphasis:
Close Case:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1683239 | ||
| Inspection | 1501723 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1502111 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $28,398 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,398 |
| Current Penalty | $28,398 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,398 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 04/30/2021 | 05/24/2021 | $13,653 | $13,653 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C07 I A | 04/30/2021 | 05/24/2021 | $6,144 | $6,144 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100147 D03 | 04/30/2021 | 05/24/2021 | $8,601 | $8,601 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100147 D04 I | 04/30/2021 | 05/24/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 01003C | Serious | 19100147 D06 | 04/30/2021 | 05/24/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 6. | 02001 | Other | 19100147 F02 I | 04/30/2021 | 05/24/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 1:15 p.m. on November 3, 2020, Employee #1, employed by an HVAC company, was working at a customer's commercial facility. He was in the process of removing a coupler and blind from the intake header of an air dryer. The employee did no t first relieve the air pressure from the header. When he loosened the coupler bolts, the coupler and blind were propelled off the header by the pressure relea se. Employee #1 was struck by the flying parts. Employee #1 sustained blunt fo rce traumatic injuries and was killed.
Keywords:air pressure, blunt force trauma, bolt, couplings, dismantling, hvac, high pressure, maintenance, plumbing, pressure release, repair, struck by
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1501662.015 | Fatality | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters |