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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119514966 - The Oxford Brewing Company Ltd
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
The Oxford Brewing Company Ltd
611-G Hammonds Ferry Road
Linthicum Hghts, MD 21090
Mailing Address:
Po Box 2652, Falls Church, VA 22042
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2082
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 09/17/1992
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/22/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360223523 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 3 | 9 | |||
| Current Violations | 6 | 3 | 9 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,600 |
| Current Penalty | $1,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,750 |
| 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 | 11/09/1992 | 11/12/1992 | $1,375 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 11/09/1992 | 11/12/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100151 C | 11/09/1992 | 12/12/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 11/09/1992 | 12/12/1992 | $375 | $1,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02002 | Serious | 19101200 G01 | 11/09/1992 | 11/12/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02003 | Serious | 19101200 H | 11/09/1992 | 12/12/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 03001 | Other | 50405 B01 | 11/09/1992 | 11/12/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 03002 | Other | 50406 A01 | 11/09/1992 | 11/27/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 03003 | Other | 50104 C | 11/09/1992 | 11/12/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
While cleaning a fermenting tank that was approximately 10 ft tall with a round porthole opening at the top, Employee #1 put water in the tank (about half full) and started the heater. He put sodium hydroxide powder at the bottom of a bucket, and added water to within 2 to 3 in. of the top. After the water in the tank became hot, Employee #1 climbed the ladder to the platform near the top of the tank and started to add the sodium hydroxide to the tank. When the cleaning solution hit the water, steam erupted from the tank, startling the employee and causing him to spill the concentrated solution onto his hand, arm, and body. He was not wearing gloves even though they were provided. Employee #1 removed his contaminated clothing, and attempted to neutralize the base with a mild acid. A coworker stopped the neutralization and drenched Employee #1 with water. Employee #1 sustained chemical burns on his hand, wrist, arm, and shoulder.
Keywords: CLOTHING, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, GLOVE, WORK RULES, STEAM, CHEMICAL BURN, SPILL, ARM, TANK, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119514966 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Machine operators, not specified |