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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304907801 - Brower & Miedema Associates Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha Construction Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Brower & Miedema Associates Inc
18777 Fruitport Rd
Spring Lake, MI 49456
Mailing Address:
2959 Port Sheldon Rd, Jenison, MI 49428
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1742
NAICS: 238310/Drywall and Insulation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/14/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction
Case Closed: 04/18/2003
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,650 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,650 |
| Current Penalty | $1,590 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,590 |
| 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 | 4084184101 | 04/01/2003 | 04/04/2003 | $360 | $600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 4084185102 | 04/01/2003 | 04/04/2003 | $360 | $600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 4084187501 | 04/01/2003 | 04/04/2003 | $600 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 4084188404 | 04/01/2003 | 04/04/2003 | $270 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
An employee was using a propane fueled heater for temporary heat. The tank was leaking which caused the propane to ignite. This resulted in an explosion and subsequent fire. The employee was burned, but was not hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, HEATER, CONSTRUCTION, EXPLOSION, PROPANE, ARM, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304907801 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Construction laborers |