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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310302229 - John J. Kirlin, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
John J. Kirlin, Inc.
11333 Woodglen Road
Rockville, MD 20852
Mailing Address:
515 Dover Road, Rockville, MD 20850
Union Status: Union
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: 09/18/2006
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Electrocution
Case Closed: 08/10/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102359734 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,875 | $0 | $0 | $1,875 | $0 | $3,750 |
| 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 | 19100333 C02 | 09/28/2006 | 10/01/2006 | $1,875 | $3,750 | $0 | 10/16/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100334 B01 | 09/28/2006 | 10/01/2006 | $1,875 | $3,750 | $0 | 10/16/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100335 A01 I | 09/28/2006 | 10/01/2006 | $0 | $3,750 | $0 | 10/16/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100335 A01 V | 09/28/2006 | 10/01/2006 | $0 | $3,750 | $0 | 10/16/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On August 23, 2006, Employee #1, an apprentice, and a coworker were helping a lead mechanic, who was acting as the foreman, change out a compressor on a commercial 480-volt refrigeration unit. While the foreman pulled four fuses from the electrical panel on the refrigeration unit to isolate the power, Employee #1 verified that he was pulling the correct ones. Employee #1 noticed that the foreman had pulled the incorrect fuses and informed him so; the foreman then gave Employee #1 the fuse puller and instructed him to pull the fuses. Employee #1 was pulling on a fuse when it and the other components in the electrical panel exploded. Employee #1 suffered second-degree burns to his face and underwent surgery to treat second- and third-degree burns on his hands.
Keywords: BURN, FUSE, ELECTRICAL, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, LOCKOUT, ELEC CIRC PART--MISC, ELECTRICAL FAULT, FACE, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310302229 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Plumber, pipefitter and steamfiter apprentices |