Translate
Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104417555 - Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp.
8235 Patuxent Range Road
Jessup, MD 20794
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2952
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/18/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/08/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360585871 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $435 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $435 |
| Current Penalty | $435 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $435 |
| 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 | 07/17/1990 | 07/20/1990 | $435 | $435 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
The operator of a Seal Rite asphalt unit had complained of a slow asphalt flow from the tank. At approximately 8:30 a.m. on March 2, 1990, Employee #1 was trying to increase the flow of asphalt from the holding tank to the Seal Rite rolls by clearing the lines between the two with pressurized steam. Employee #1 inserted steam into the valve at the side of holding tank. He heard a noise. Just then, the hot asphalt sprayed out of the tank and struck him on the hand, wrist, back of ear and neck, burning him. He was hospitalized for his injuries. Employee #1 had had his sleeves rolled up, and he had not been wearing gloves or a face mask. He had been wearing a mesh baseball cap.
Keywords: BURN, PPE, WORK RULES, EAR, CLOGGED, HOT ASPHALT, NECK, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, HAND, WRIST
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104417555 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Machinery maintenance occupations |