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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119567220 - Central Chemical Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Central Chemical Corporation
505 Blue Ball Road, Building 160
Elkton, MD 21921
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2879
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/05/1995
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/22/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360229595 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $900 |
| 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 | 19101000 A02 | 01/12/1996 | 01/18/1996 | $0 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19101000 E | 01/12/1996 | 01/18/1996 | $0 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19100132 D02 | 01/12/1996 | 01/18/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02002 | Other | 19100132 F04 | 01/12/1996 | 01/25/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 through #5 were repackaging a powered pesticide in a 40 ft by 60 ft room with a 30 ft ceiling. A propane-powered forklift was also operating in the room for approximately four hours. Two employees complained of headaches and flu-like symptoms. Approximately 30 minutes later, another employee passed out while trying to go outside for fresh air. Employees #1 through #5 were hospitalized.
Keywords: UNCONSCIOUSNESS, VENTILATION, HEADACHE, WORK RULES, INHALATION, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, EXHAUST FUMES, OVEREXPOSURE, CARBON MONOXIDE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119567220 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Packaging and filling machine operators | ||
| 2 | 119567220 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous hand working occupations | ||
| 3 | 119567220 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous hand working occupations | ||
| 4 | 119567220 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous material moving equipment operators | ||
| 5 | 119567220 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous hand working occupations |