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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309357663 - J.M. Brennan, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Milwaukee Area Office
Site Address:
J.M. Brennan, Inc.
3001 W Canal St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
Mailing Address:
Po Bx 2127, Milwaukee, WI 53201
Union Status: Union
SIC:1711
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/13/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/26/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200127546 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $16,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,800 |
| Current Penalty | $5,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,600 |
| 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 | 19100110 B08 XI | 05/04/2007 | 06/06/2007 | $5,600 | $5,600 | $0 | 05/23/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100120 Q01 | 05/04/2007 | 06/06/2007 | $2,800 | $5,600 | $0 | 05/23/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100120 Q06 | 05/04/2007 | 06/06/2007 | $2,800 | $5,600 | $0 | 05/23/2007 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On December 6, 2006, Employees #1 through #4 were working in a complex of buildings when propane tanks in one of the buildings were turned on during the startup of a propane system. An underground pipe that had rusted through started to leak propane; when the gas reached the interior of an adjacent building, it was ignited by an unknown source. The ensuing explosion and fire destroyed the building and damaged numerous buildings in the complex. Employee #2 suffered serious injuries that required an extended hospital stay and recovery period. Employees #3 and #4 also sustained injuries that resulted in hospitalization. Employee #1 suffered minor injuries, for which he was treated and released.
Keywords: FLAMMABLE VAPORS, INADEQUATE MAINT, FIRE, CONSTRUCTION, EXPLOSION, GAS LEAK, PIPE, PROPANE, CHEMICAL VAPOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309357663 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 309357663 | Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 309357663 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 309357663 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported |