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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119605467 - D & W Drywall, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
D & W Drywall, Inc
13660 Ansel Terrace
Germantown, MD 20814
Mailing Address:
8011 Old Hagerstown Road, Middletown, MD 21769
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1742
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/22/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/22/1995
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,100 |
| Current Penalty | $1,050 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,050 |
| 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 | 19260151 A03 | 06/16/1995 | 06/20/1995 | $1,050 | $3,050 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001A | Other | 19101200 E01 | 06/16/1995 | 06/22/1995 | $0 | $1,050 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001B | Other | 19101200 G08 | 06/16/1995 | 06/20/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001C | Other | 19101200 H01 | 06/16/1995 | 07/19/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02001D | Other | 50405 B03 | 06/16/1995 | 06/20/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 02001E | Other | 50405 C | 06/16/1995 | 06/20/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 03001 | Other | 09122102 A | 06/16/1995 | 06/20/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On April 18, 1995, Employee #1 had completed the installation of drywall in a townhouse basement. While he was attempting to light a propane heater to dry out the drywall, propane gas escaped. A short time later a source of ignition, probably the employee's cigarette, caused a flash explosion. He suffered 2nd- and 3rd-degree burns over 90 percent of his body and died on May 2, 1995, at Washington Burn Center.
Keywords: WORK RULES, EXPLOSION, SMOKING, PROPANE, BURN, HEATER, CONSTRUCTION, GAS LEAK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119605467 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Drywall installers |