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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119521334 - Baldwin Mechanical Contractors, Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Baldwin Mechanical Contractors, Incorporated
3501 East Biddle Street
Baltimore, MD 21213
Mailing Address:
8116 Philadelphia Road, Rosedale, MD 21237
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1796
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/25/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/02/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361017890 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| 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 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 07/05/1995 | 08/07/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 50405 B03 | 07/05/1995 | 07/23/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 50405 C | 07/05/1995 | 07/23/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 were pressure testing piping and ON/OFF valves with 75 psi. As the air hose was released from the pipe, the check valve in the hose failed, causing a release of hydrofluoric acid. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: HYDROFLUORIC ACID, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, AIR HOSE, VALVE, OVEREXPOSURE, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119521334 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | ||
| 2 | 119521334 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Supervisors, n.e.c. |