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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300545985 - Mac'S Welding & Fabricating
Inspection Information - Office: Boston North Area Office
Site Address:
Mac'S Welding & Fabricating
13 Brook St.
Ayer, MA 01432
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7692
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/29/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/03/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200771772 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100252 A02 IIIA1 | 11/23/1998 | 12/26/1998 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100252 A02 VII | 11/23/1998 | 12/26/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 4:15 p.m. on October 27, 1998, an explosion and fire occurred at Mac's Welding and Fabricating in Ayer, MA. The cause of the accident was apparently welding sparks that ignited the contents of a waste oil storage tank. There were no injuries, but the workplace was completely destroyed.
Keywords: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FIRE, OIL TANK, STORAGE TANK, WELDING, EXPLOSION, SPARK, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300545985 | Occupation Not Listed |