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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102023496 - Spectron Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Spectron Incorporated
111 Providence Road
Elkton, MD 21921
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2869
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/10/1986
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: N:Chemical
Case Closed: 07/17/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360747141 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $860 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $860 |
| Current Penalty | $860 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $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 | 19100038 A05 II | 06/23/1986 | 06/23/1986 | $430 | $430 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 19100134 E05 | 06/23/1986 | 06/23/1986 | $430 | $430 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 entered the "f" process area that contained a high concentration of solvent chemical vapors. The vapors, trichloroethylene and perchacroethylene, were created by a ruptured disk in a safety valve. The pressure relief disk of the fractional recovery unit ruptured as pressure grew too intense due to an emission control valve being left closed. Employee #1 was overcome by the vapor as a result of not using the proper respiratory protection. Employee #1 was wearing a North, permissible chemical cartridge type respirator rather than the self contained breathing apparatus which was available. Employee #1 had not been instructed in the proper selection and use of respirators and their limitations. Employer did not review the emergency action plan with the employee to cover designated action to take to ensure safety from fire and other emergencies.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, VAPOR, SCBA, CHEMICAL, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102023496 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous material moving equipment operators |