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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1640468.015 - Brouillette Hvac And Sheet Metal, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Boston South Area Office
Site Address:
Brouillette Hvac And Sheet Metal, Inc.
140 Morgan Drive
Norwood, MA 02062
Mailing Address:
13 Stevens Street, East Taunton, MA 02718
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/15/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/02/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1979867 | ||
| Inspection | 1641216 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1640714 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $23,440 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,440 |
| Current Penalty | $14,064 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,064 |
| 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 | 19100119 H03 I | 06/16/2023 | 09/01/2023 | $4,688 | $4,688 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100119 H03 II | 06/16/2023 | 09/01/2023 | $4,688 | $4,688 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100119 H03 III | 06/16/2023 | 09/01/2023 | $0 | $4,688 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100119 H03 IV | 06/16/2023 | 07/18/2023 | $0 | $4,688 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19260020 B02 | 06/16/2023 | 09/01/2023 | $4,688 | $4,688 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 11:09 a.m. on December 19, 2022, an employee was installing a heating unit when a coworker, operating a scissor lift, struck a pipe or a valve that caused a release of ammonia. The employee was overcome by ammonia and died.
Keywords: Ammonia, Contact, Heat Exchanger, Installing, Overcome by gas, Overcome by vapors, Scissor lift, Struck Against, Valve
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1640468.015 | 68 | M | Fatality | Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics |