At 11:09 a.m. on December 19, 2022, an HVAC contractor was installing a heating unit when a coworker operating a scissor lift struck a NH3 pipe/valve that caused a release of ammonia. The contractor, 68, was overcome by ammonia and died. The lift operator was hospitalized for treatment for his exposure to ammonia.
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $23,440 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,440 |
| Current Penalty | $14,064 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,064 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100119 H03 I | 06/16/2023 | 09/01/2023 | $4,688 | $4,688 | I – Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100119 H03 II | 06/16/2023 | 09/01/2023 | $4,688 | $4,688 | I – Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100119 H03 III | 06/16/2023 | 09/01/2023 | $0 | $4,688 | I – Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100119 H03 IV | 06/16/2023 | 07/18/2023 | $4,688 | $4,688 | I – Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19260020 B02 | 06/16/2023 | 09/01/2023 | $4,688 | $4,688 | I – Informal Settlement |
Source: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=1640468.015