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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119588861 - Rencor, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Rencor, Inc.
3700 Greencastle Road
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Mailing Address:
Salem Industrial Park, Bldg 8, Whitehouse, NJ 08888
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1721
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/30/1993
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/26/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360223416 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 10 | 1 | 11 | |||
| Current Violations | 10 | 1 | 11 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $19,500 | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $20,000 |
| Current Penalty | $19,500 | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $20,000 |
| 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 | 19260021 B06 I | 09/24/1993 | 10/27/1993 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 19100134 A02 | 09/24/1993 | 09/24/1993 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 19101200 H | 09/24/1993 | 10/27/1993 | $2,250 | $2,250 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 09123503 B04 A | 09/24/1993 | 09/24/1993 | $2,250 | $2,250 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 04002 | Serious | 09123503 B04 BI | 09/24/1993 | 09/24/1993 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 04003 | Serious | 09123503 B04 BII | 09/24/1993 | 09/24/1993 | $2,250 | $2,250 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 04004 | Serious | 09123503 B07 BI | 09/24/1993 | 09/24/1993 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 04005 | Serious | 09123503 B07 BII | 09/24/1993 | 09/24/1993 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 04006 | Serious | 09123503 B07 C | 09/24/1993 | 10/12/1993 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 04007 | Serious | 09123503 C04 | 09/24/1993 | 09/24/1993 | $2,250 | $2,250 | $0 | - | ||
| 11. | 05001 | Other | 19260020 B02 | 09/24/1993 | 09/24/1993 | $500 | $500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 were applying a sealant to the fittings of a water main valve approximately 14 ft below the surface of the road. The valve was located in a cavity that measures 17 ft long by 15 ft wide by 14 ft high that is accessed through a 24 in. diameter manhole. The sealant used was Royston Roskote R-28 rubberized mastic, which is composed of 40 percent asphalt and 30 percent toluene. The site foreman stated that the employees were wearing rubber gloves, goggles, and half-face air purifying respirators. The employees were in the cavity singing and laughing approximately 10 to 15 minutes after entry. The site foreman heard the singing and laughing stop and called the employees. After getting no response, the foreman entered the cavity and found the two employees in a lethargic state. Employees #1 and #2 had not been trained in the hazards associated with the chemical used or in confined space work procedures. The respirator canisters were found to be appropriate for the task and chemical usage combination.
Keywords: CONFINED SPACE, PPE, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, CONSTRUCTION, TOLUENE, OVEREXPOSURE, UNTRAINED, ASPHALT, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119588861 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Construction laborers | ||
| 2 | 119588861 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Construction laborers |