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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104438122 - New Jersey Fireworks Mfg Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
New Jersey Fireworks Mfg Co., Inc.
1600 Old Philadelphia Road
Elkton, MD 21922
Mailing Address:
Po Box 217, Elkton, MD 21922
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2899
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/24/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: N:Fireworks
Case Closed: 07/09/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360211171 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,165 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,165 |
| Current Penalty | $1,675 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,675 |
| 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 | 19100109 C01 I | 05/27/1992 | 06/01/1992 | $1,000 | $2,135 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 19100212 A05 | 05/27/1992 | 06/01/1992 | $675 | $2,030 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Other | 19100024 B | 05/27/1992 | 06/01/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 03002 | Other | 19100305 G02 II | 05/27/1992 | 06/01/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was in the weigh-out building, preparing mixtures of pyrotechnic chemicals and compounds when he smelled and saw smoke coming from the base of the floor. As he was exiting, the pyrotechnic chemicals ignited. The adjoining mixing building also burned and exploded. Debris from the mixing building landed on the powder storage magazine, which also was destroyed. Employee #1's overalls caught fire and the lower right leg of his pants were burnt, causing very minor burns to the employee.
Keywords: BURN, EXPLOSIVES, FIRE, EXPLOSION, PYROTECHNICS, CHEMICAL, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104438122 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Mixing and blending machine operators |