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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1766150.015 - Comfort Systems Usa Mid South, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Comfort Systems Usa Mid South, Inc
701 Princeton Avenue Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
Mailing Address:
2312 6th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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: Safety
Close Conference: 08/02/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/24/2025
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2194723 | ||
| Referral | 2191866 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1766287 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1767468 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 1:00 p.m. on July 25, 2024, an employee working for a mechanical contractor removed his lock from an electric circuit isolator after installing a new compressor. The employee stood approximately 10 to 12 feet away to observe the startup operation. The main 2-1/4" inches compressor discharge pipe failed and blew off as the compressor started up and struck the employee in the head. The employee died from head trauma.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Compressed Air, Compressor, Construction, Flying Object, HVAC, Head, High Pressure, High Pressure Pipe, Installing, Metal Pipe, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Pipe, Projectile, Struck By, Unsafe Position
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1766150.015 | 78 | M | Fatality |