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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304900103 - Profab Co Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha Construction Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Profab Co Inc
4335 County Farm Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
Mailing Address:
18411 Inkster Rd, Livonia, MI 48152
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/06/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction
Case Closed: 12/01/2004
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Current Penalty | $500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $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. | 01001 | Serious | 4084011401 | 05/16/2003 | 05/21/2003 | $500 | $500 | $0 | 07/07/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 4084012703 | 05/16/2003 | 05/21/2003 | $500 | $500 | $0 | 07/07/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Two pipe fitters were installing a valve on a live steam, water and airline that was still pressurized when the machines cycled. The employees were struck in the face and upper body with pressurized steam resulting in severe burns. One employee was hospitalized and the other was treated but not hospitalized. The original narrative did not specify which employee was hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, HEAT, TORSO, STEAM, PRESSURE PIPING, FACE, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304900103 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Construction laborers | ||
| 2 | 304900103 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Construction laborers |