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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303377972 - Sappe'S Heating & Air, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Sappe'S Heating & Air, Inc.
132 Milledgeville Hwy.
Gordon, GA 31031
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/30/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/26/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101280774 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19101200 E01 | 05/19/2000 | 05/24/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/05/2000 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19101200 G01 | 05/19/2000 | 05/24/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/05/2000 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 05/19/2000 | 05/24/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/05/2000 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260152 F03 | 05/19/2000 | 05/24/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/05/2000 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19260150 A01 | 05/19/2000 | 05/24/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/05/2000 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was giving instructions to the home owner on how to work the thermostat while Employee #2 was installing insulation to the return plenum of a floor HVAC unit using a flammable duct liner adhesive. The fan came on and started an explosion and flash fire in the plenum. Employee #1 attempted to put out the fire while Employee #2 went to retrieve a water hose. Employee #1 while trying to stomp out the fire fell into the plenum and received burns over forty percent of his body. Employee #1 died of complications five days later. Employee #2 received minor burns to his arms and face and was not hospitalized. Employee #3 received minor burns to his hands and arms during the rescue attempt of Employee #1. He also was not hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, FAN, FIRE, EXPLOSION, ARM, THERMAL INSULATION, FACE, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303377972 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 303377972 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 303377972 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |