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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308950104 - Northwest Kent Mechanical
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha Construction Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Northwest Kent Mechanical
Ne Corner Of Wilson Ave & Butterworth Dr
Walker, MI 49504
Mailing Address:
4095 16 Mile, Cedar Springs, MI 49319
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/22/2007
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction
Case Closed: 08/14/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101403483 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,600 |
| 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 | Serious | 40810011 A | 07/11/2007 | 07/16/2007 | $1,200 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 4084011402 G | 07/11/2007 | 07/16/2007 | $1,200 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 4084193101 | 07/11/2007 | 07/16/2007 | $1,200 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On March 30, 2007, an employee and a coworker were installing two new pumps at the Johnson Park Lift station. They installed a plug and when inflated, the water stopped flowing. No blocking or bracing was installed. The employee and the coworker started drilling holes for the base plate when the wall-sewer pipe and plug exploded. Both the employee and the coworker were struck with the debris and thrown across the room. The coworker received no injuries but the employee received massive injuries that resulted in his death.
Keywords: CHEST, SEWER, CONSTRUCTION, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308950104 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Construction laborers |