Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314658899 - Ruppels Plumbing & Heating, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Denver Area Office
Site Address:
Ruppels Plumbing & Heating, Llc
8685 East Road
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
Mailing Address:
109 Sherman Street, Fort Morgan, CO 80701
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: 01/10/2011
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/28/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101576080 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 01/12/2011 | 01/30/2011 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 01/12/2011 | 01/30/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On June 24, 2010, Employee #1 was using a propane torch to repair some water leaks behind a washing machine, when he ignited a fire, and was seriously burned over his arms, hands, and face. Employee #1 was airlifted to a hospital, where he later died.
Keywords: BURN, HEAD, TORCH, ARM, FACE, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314658899 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |
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