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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306360645 - Todd Plumbing
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Todd Plumbing
900 W Pioneer
Porterville, CA 93257
Mailing Address:
1701 N Clancy Ct, Visalia, CA 93291
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: Health
Close Conference: 04/10/2006
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 12/26/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361711203 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $600 | $0 | $600 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $600 | $0 | $600 |
| 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 | Other | 3225 A | 04/13/2006 | 05/16/2006 | $360 | $360 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 4650 E | 04/13/2006 | 05/16/2006 | $240 | $240 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On November 16, 2005, Employees #1 and #2, both with Todd Plumbing, were installing a water heater in a 3 ft by 5 ft closet in a school. After unsuccessfully trying to ignite the heater, they bled the gas line by opening a valve for 3 to 4 seconds. They indicated that there was no odor of gas after bleeding the line. When they tried again to ignite the water heater, they heard a loud suction sound from the base of the water heater, followed by a flash fire. Employees #1 and #2 were hospitalized for burns to their hands, arms and face.
Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, GAS, FLASHBACK, PLUMBING, ARM, FACE, WATER HEATER, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306360645 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Plumber, pipefitter and steamfiter apprentices | ||
| 2 | 306360645 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Plumber, pipefitter and steamfiter apprentices |