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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104400742 - Baltimore County Dept. Of Public Works
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Baltimore County Dept. Of Public Works
9901 Dundawan Road, Gunpowder Pumping Station
Baltimore, MD 21030
Mailing Address:
9901 York Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030
Union Status: Union
SIC:9311
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 11/16/1988
Emphasis: L:9311
Case Closed: 01/17/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360214332 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 890032 M C | 12/19/1988 | 12/22/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and a coworker were 17 ft below the first level of a sewer pumping station, placing new limit switches in drywall approximately 8 ft above where they were standing. They were using Extox Neotionics meters and tested the atmosphere for oxygen and hydrogen sulfide. After working in the area for 4 to 5 hours, both Employee #1 and the coworker mentioned throat irritation and unusual smells. Mechanical ventilation was in operation. Only one of the two employees was listed on an injury line on the original form.)
Keywords: SEWER, THROAT, INSTALLING, VAPOR, VENTILATION, WORK RULES, INHALATION, TOXIC FUMES
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104400742 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Electronic repairers, communica. & indus. equip. |