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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108421819 - Grace Culinary Systems
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Grace Culinary Systems
7911 Braygreen Road
Laurel, MD 20707
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2099
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 11/15/1989
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/26/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360622112 | ||
| Referral | 900698432 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,420 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,420 |
| Current Penalty | $700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $700 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100132 A | 11/30/1989 | 12/03/1989 | $400 | $710 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100133 A 1 | 11/30/1989 | 12/03/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100134 A 2 | 11/30/1989 | 12/03/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 19100151 C | 11/30/1989 | 12/15/1989 | $300 | $710 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 03001 | Other | 19100134 A 2 | 11/30/1989 | 12/29/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was attempting to remove a basket strainer from an ammonia refrigeration line. Instead of allowing the ammonia to slowly bleed off before removing the strainer cover, the cover was quickly removed and liquid ammonia sprayed Employee #1 on the face, hand, arms, abdomen and eyes. Employee #1 wore no personal protective equipment. Employee #1 sustained third degree chemical burns as well as lung inhalation damage.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, AMMONIA, PPE, ANHYDROUS AMMONIA, SKIN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108421819 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics |