Inspection Detail

Inspection: 316703909 - Rv Tech Refrigeration

Inspection Information - Office: Modesto District Office

Inspection Nr: 316703909

Report ID: 0950624

Date Opened: 03/25/2014

Site Address:
Rv Tech Refrigeration
19360 American Ave
Hilmar, CA 95324

Mailing Address:
236 Castle Vista Dr, Atwater, CA 95301

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: Safety

Close Conference: 04/07/2014

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 04/07/2014

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	102881034

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 202692570

Event: 03/25/2014

Refrigerator Repair Worker Is Burned in Chemical Explosion

On March 25, 2014, Employee #1, a volunteer for Rv Tech Refrigeration, was repairing a refrigerator at a road maintenance work project. As he drilled into the refrigerator, the drill struck a coil, releasing ammonia. The drill ignited, and Employee #1 sustained chemical burns on both hands and his face. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital, where he was admitted and treated. This event was investigated by Cal/OSHA.

Keywords: BURN, REPAIR, DRILL OPERATOR, AMMONIA, FIRE, CONSTRUCTION, CHEMICAL BURN, REFRIGERATOR, FACE, HAND

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	316703909			Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Household appliance and power tool repairers

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