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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316208875 - All Intercity Plumbing
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
All Intercity Plumbing
45885 Verba Santa Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Mailing Address:
255 N El Cielo Road Suite #411, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/09/2013
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/28/2014
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102752797 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,720 | $0 | $0 | $280 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,575 | $0 | $0 | $85 | $0 | $1,660 |
| 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 | 1509 E | 01/11/2013 | 02/06/2013 | $0 | $85 | $0 | 02/01/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3395 F03 | 01/11/2013 | 02/06/2013 | $85 | $195 | $0 | 02/01/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 1509 A | 01/11/2013 | 02/06/2013 | $0 | $2,360 | $0 | 02/01/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 3395 F01 | 01/11/2013 | 02/06/2013 | $1,575 | $2,360 | $0 | 02/01/2013 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:00 p.m. on July 10, 2012, Employee #1, a 45-year-old male plumber with All Intercity Plumbing, was installing a water heater in a laundry room of a residential home located in Palm Desert, California. Employee #1 initially began to have cramping in his hands and then in his legs while he installed the new water heater. Employee #1 was working alone while his supervisor was at another location. Employee #1 had completed two other work orders earlier that day consisting of an installation of a water heater and an installation of a garbage disposal. Both work orders were in indoor settings. The maximum ambient temperature in Palm Desert, CA was recorded at 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee #1 stated that he had not performed any outdoor work projects that day. Employee #1 was evaluated at an urgent care facility and then referred to Desert Regional Hospital. Employee #1 was admitted at approximately 10:53 p.m. for dehydration, acute kidney injury, rhabdomyolysis, hyperlipidemia. Employee #1 was discharged after receiving treatment on July 12, 2012. All Intercity Plumbing is primarily engaged in providing repair, new installation of plumbing and other plumbing related services at commercial establishments and residential homes. Employee #1 had been employed by All Intercity Plumbing for approximately eight months prior to the incident.
Keywords: HEAT EXHAUSTION, KIDNEY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316208875 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters |