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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313037160 - Qiagen Gaithersburg, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Qiagen Gaithersburg, Inc.
1201 Clopper Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2835
NAICS: 325412/Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/24/2009
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Manufacturing(2000-3999)
Case Closed: 05/01/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102363256 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,550 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,550 |
| Current Penalty | $3,550 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,550 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100026 C02 VII | 04/13/2009 | 04/16/2009 | $3,550 | $3,550 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On June 23, 2009, Employee #1 was working on a metal platform ladder with a defective wheel locking mechanism, 10 feet above a cement floor. He fell when another employee attempted to move the ladder. The fall resulted in Employee #1 sustaining a head injury, and he was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Keywords: PLATFORM, HEAD, LADDER, FALL, CONCUSSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313037160 | Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Hand packers and packagers |