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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 116227042 - Mid State Mechanical, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
Mid State Mechanical, Inc
Mineral County High School, Rt.220 Pine Swamp Road
Keyser, WV 26726
Mailing Address:
Po Box 607, Bridgeport, WV 26330
Union Status: Union
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/13/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/02/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361975154 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,900 |
| Current Penalty | $1,950 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,950 |
| 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 | 19260020 B01 | 07/01/1997 | 08/18/1997 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 07/01/1997 | 07/21/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002A | Serious | 19261053 B04 | 07/01/1997 | 07/07/1997 | $450 | $900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002B | Serious | 19261060 A01 | 07/01/1997 | 07/14/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 01002C | Serious | 19261060 A01 III | 07/01/1997 | 07/14/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 6. | 01002D | Serious | 19261060 A01 V | 07/01/1997 | 07/14/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 7. | 02001 | Other | 19261052 A04 | 07/01/1997 | 07/07/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 were using 80 lb of air pressure to test the return chilled water line for leaks. The line was equipped with a multipurpose valve that functioned as a check valve. Once the air went through the check valve it could not be release; the valve would not let it exit even when the employees released the air at the manifold, where there was a shut-off valve and an air gauge. Employees #1 and #2 started to remove the 8 in., 35 lb cap that had been installed on the chilled line for the test when it blew off. They were knocked from the 10 ft stepladder on which they were standing. Employee #1 was killed and Employee #2 sustained injuries, but was not hospitalized.
Keywords: AIR PRESSURE, STEPLADDER, LADDER, CONSTRUCTION, VALVE, FALL, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 116227042 | Fatality | Other | Plumber, pipefitter and steamfiter apprentices | ||
| 2 | 116227042 | Non Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Plumber, pipefitter and steamfiter apprentices |