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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104356787 - D'Anconia Shipley Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
D'Anconia Shipley Corporation
503 South Maryland Avenue
Delmar, MD 21875
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 170, Delmar, DE 19940
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2022
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/19/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/30/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360747505 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 5 | 9 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 5 | 9 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,225 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,225 |
| Current Penalty | $925 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $925 |
| 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 | 19100132 A | 07/05/1990 | 07/08/1990 | $275 | $575 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 19100151 C | 07/05/1990 | 07/08/1990 | $275 | $575 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 19100305 E 2 | 07/05/1990 | 07/08/1990 | $275 | $575 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 890032 M B | 07/05/1990 | 07/08/1990 | $100 | $500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 05001 | Other | 19100022 A 2 | 07/05/1990 | 07/08/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 05002 | Other | 890032 E B | 07/05/1990 | 07/08/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 05003 | Other | 890032 H A | 07/05/1990 | 07/08/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 05004 | Other | 09123304 B | 07/05/1990 | 07/08/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 05005 | Other | 09123107 A 1 | 07/05/1990 | 07/08/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 had finished preparing the cheese product for the day's production and was cleaning the cheese cooker. Approximately 125 gallons of water were added to the cooker and heated by steam. The cooker was then agitated to aid in the removal of cheese byproduct from its sides. Once the first step of cleaning was completed, the water was removed and more water was added to the level of the augers. Employee #1 then proceeded to add the cleaning solution, called Circ Brite, which is actually sodium hydroxide. When the sodium hydroxide met the heated water, a chemical reaction occurred instantaneously. The solution erupted onto Employee #1's arms, chest, back, and face, resulting in severe burns. Coworkers removed the employee from the area, rinsed him off with water, and called 911. Employee #1 was hospitalized for his injuries. He had not been trained in the hazards associated with using sodium hydroxide or precautions to take while using the chemical. No ppe was used or provided. The MSDS for sodium hydroxide states that it is not to be added to warm/hot water because a chemical reaction will occur.
Keywords: CHEST, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC, PPE, WORK RULES, CLEANING, CHEMICAL REACTION, CHEMICAL BURN, FACE, UNTRAINED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104356787 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Cooks, except short order |