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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315004358 - Mollenberg-Betz Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Buffalo Area Office
Site Address:
Mollenberg-Betz Inc.
3115 River Road
Buffalo, NY 14207
Mailing Address:
300 Scott Street, Buffalo, NY 14204
Union Status: Union
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: 04/26/2011
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/05/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101332286 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $55,440 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $55,440 |
| Current Penalty | $13,860 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,860 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 II | 04/29/2011 | 05/04/2011 | $6,930 | $6,930 | $0 | 05/09/2011 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 D06 | 04/29/2011 | 05/04/2011 | $6,930 | $6,930 | $0 | 05/09/2011 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01004 | Serious | 19100252 A02 XIIIC | 04/29/2011 | 05/04/2011 | $6,930 | $6,930 | $0 | 05/09/2011 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01005 | Serious | 19100252 A02 XIVB | 04/29/2011 | 05/04/2011 | $6,930 | $6,930 | $0 | 05/09/2011 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01007A | Serious | 19100252 A03 I | 04/29/2011 | 05/04/2011 | $6,930 | $6,930 | $0 | 05/09/2011 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01008 | Serious | 19100252 A03 II | 04/29/2011 | 05/04/2011 | $6,930 | $6,930 | $0 | 05/09/2011 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 7. | 01009A | Serious | 19100252 A02 VIC | 04/29/2011 | 05/04/2011 | $6,930 | $6,930 | $0 | 05/09/2011 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 8. | 01009B | Serious | 19100252 A02 XIVC3 | 04/29/2011 | 05/04/2011 | $0 | $6,930 | $0 | 05/09/2011 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 9. | 01009C | Serious | 19100252 A03 I | 04/29/2011 | 05/04/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/09/2011 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On November 9, 2010, Employees #1 and #2 were working on a 10,000-gallon tank that contained a concentration of vinyl fluoride. The employees were performing hot work and they were electric arc welding. The tank exploded and killed Employee #1 and injured Employee #2.
Keywords: WELDING, EXPLOSION, TANK, ARC WELDING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315004358 | Fatality | Other | Welders and cutters | ||
| 2 | 315004358 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Supervisors; plumbers, pipefitters & steamfitters |