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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306102328 - Mechanical Alliance Service Company
Inspection Information - Office: Boston North Area Office
Site Address:
Mechanical Alliance Service Company
335 Broadway Street
Saugus, MA 01906
Mailing Address:
1 Park Drive, Unit 16, Westford, MA 01886
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/16/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/19/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200779544 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,750 |
| Current Penalty | $1,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,875 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 09/13/2004 | 09/16/2004 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260102 A01 | 09/13/2004 | 09/16/2004 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260417 B | 09/13/2004 | 09/16/2004 | $375 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 16, 2004, two employees were tasked to remove a compressor that failed to work. The employees reheated an existing pipe joint to remove the compressor and salvage the fitting. While the apprentice held the joint with pliers, the foreman reheated the joint to melt the brazed area. When the brazed section melted, the apprentice pulled on the joint and according to both employees, a fire plume came out of the fitting that caused burns to the apprentice's face. The apprentice was hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, COMPRESSOR, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, DISMANTLING, FIRE, STEEL CONNECTOR, PIPE, DISCONNECTING MEANS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306102328 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |