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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1431040.015 - Town Of Farmington
Inspection Information - Office: Maine Department Of Labor, Bureau Of Labor Standards, Workplace Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Town Of Farmington
313 Farmington Falls Road
Farmington, ME 04938
Mailing Address:
153 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington, ME 04938
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 922160/Fire Protection
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/13/2020
Emphasis: S:Fire
Case Closed: 10/07/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1498895 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 2 | 8 | |||
| Current Violations | 6 | 2 | 8 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,100 | $17,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,100 |
| Current Penalty | $510 | $1,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,210 |
| 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 | Willful | 19100120 Q06 II | 03/10/2020 | 04/13/2020 | $850 | $8,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Willful | T.26CH.28�2103(1) | 03/10/2020 | 04/13/2020 | $850 | $8,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | T.26CH.6561-A | 03/10/2020 | 04/13/2020 | $85 | $850 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02002 | Serious | T.26CH.6561-A | 03/10/2020 | 04/13/2020 | $85 | $850 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02003 | Serious | T.26CH.6561-A | 03/10/2020 | 04/13/2020 | $85 | $850 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 02004 | Serious | T.26CH.6561-A | 03/10/2020 | 04/13/2020 | $85 | $850 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 02005 | Serious | T.26CH.28�2103(1) | 03/10/2020 | 04/13/2020 | $85 | $850 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 02006 | Serious | T.26CH.28�2105 (1)(B) | 03/10/2020 | 04/13/2020 | $85 | $850 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 8:28 a.m. on September 16, 2019, seven employees had responded to a 911 call for the smell of propane in a newly renovated building and were caught in an explosion after deploying in and around the building. Employee #1 was killed in the explosion and the other six employees suffered multiple injuries comprised of fractures, burns, concussions, and lacerations.
Keywords: Arm, Burn, Concussion, Ear, Explosion, Eye, Fracture, Laceration, Neck
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1431040.015 | 62 | M | Hospitalized injury | Firefighting occupations | |
| 2 | 1431040.015 | 64 | M | Hospitalized injury | ||
| 3 | 1431040.015 | 68 | M | Fatality | Fire Fighter | |
| 4 | 1431040.015 | 24 | M | Hospitalized injury | Firefighting occupations | |
| 5 | 1431040.015 | 37 | M | Hospitalized injury | ||
| 6 | 1431040.015 | 40 | M | Hospitalized injury | Firefighting occupations | |
| 7 | 1431040.015 | 82 | M | Hospitalized injury |