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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17872193 - Precision Heat Treatment Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Allentown Area Office
Site Address:
Precision Heat Treatment Company, Inc.
1000 Industrial Blvd
Southampton, PA 18966
Mailing Address:
44 Second Street #300, P.O. Box 770, Southampton, PA 18966
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3398
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/29/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/07/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 900698333 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 6 | 8 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 6 | 8 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,250 |
| Current Penalty | $1,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,800 |
| 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 | Serious | 19100038 A01 | 12/02/1992 | 01/04/1993 | $400 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100303 G02 I | 12/02/1992 | 12/07/1992 | $1,400 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19100147 C01 | 12/02/1992 | 01/04/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02002 | Other | 19100305 B02 | 12/02/1992 | 12/07/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02003 | Other | 19100332 B01 | 12/02/1992 | 01/04/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02004 | Other | 19101200 E01 II | 12/02/1992 | 01/04/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 02005 | Other | 19101200 E02 I | 12/02/1992 | 01/04/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 02006 | Other | 19101200 F05 I | 12/02/1992 | 01/04/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was following the start-up procedures for firing off a heat-treatment furnace. He started the pilot lights and main burners, then placed a torch in the vestibule. A gas explosion occurred. Employee sustained 3rd-degree burns over 30 percent of his body.
Keywords: BURN, CHEST, FURNACE, GAS, TORCH, EXPLOSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17872193 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |