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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1427270.015 - West Techs Chill Water Specialists
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
West Techs Chill Water Specialists
415 W Wall St
Midland, TX 79701
Mailing Address:
142 N Clack St, Abilene, TX 79603
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/29/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/20/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1493216 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $28,338 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,338 |
| Current Penalty | $16,058 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,058 |
| 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 | 19260251 E01 II | 02/10/2020 | 02/26/2020 | $8,029 | $9,446 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001A | Serious | 19260251 E08 III | 02/10/2020 | 02/26/2020 | $0 | $9,446 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260602 C01 VI | 02/10/2020 | 02/26/2020 | $8,029 | $9,446 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 1:00 p.m. on August 28, 2019, Employee #1, employed by a heating and air conditioning company, was lifting a heat exchanger using a pulley system. The heat exchanger swung, struck the employee in the chest and head, and crushed him against a nearby wall. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: Caught Between, Chest, Construction, Crushed, Head, Heat Exchanger, Material Handling, Pulley, Rigging, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1427270.015 | 27 | M | Fatality | Plumber, pipefitter and steamfiter apprentices |