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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312681406 - Hill Phoenix Inc Dba Hill Phoenix
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Hill Phoenix Inc Dba Hill Phoenix
1150 E Vista Way
Vista, CA 92084
Mailing Address:
221 S Berry St, Brea, CA 92821
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7623
NAICS: 811412/Appliance Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/08/2010
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/07/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101079838 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,375 | $0 | $0 | $185 | $0 | $3,560 |
| Current Penalty | $3,375 | $0 | $0 | $185 | $0 | $3,560 |
| 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 | 3203 A | 07/08/2010 | 08/10/2010 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3314 G | 07/08/2010 | 07/18/2010 | $3,375 | $3,375 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:10 a.m. on February 2, 2010, Employee #1 and Employee #2, refrigeration technicians of Hill Phoenix, were servicing a supermarket's A/C and refrigeration systems. Employee #2 went downstairs to get some tools. Employee #1 closed the valves of compressor #1 and the valves at the oil separator. He also discharged compressors #2 and #3. However, compressor #4 got charged, there was a sudden pressure (energy) buildup in the refrigerant line. It ruptured the 2.125 in. copper inlet line of the oil separator. The line swung around and damaged other copper lines. Employee #1, who was standing nearby the damaged copper line(s) was struck by flying debris. He was transported to the hospital for treatment of a broken leg and a minor facial injury.
Keywords: COMPRESSOR, VALVE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, FACE, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312681406 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Engineering technicians, n.e.c. |