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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 127366219 - Md. And Va. Milk Producers Co-Op Assn., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Md. And Va. Milk Producers Co-Op Assn., Inc.
8321 Leishear Road, P.O. Box 8321
Laurel, MD 20725
Mailing Address:
1985 Isaac Newton Square, Reston, VA 22090
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2026
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/29/1996
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/24/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361542665 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $8,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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 | 19100133 A01 | 04/25/1996 | 04/29/1996 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | 05/17/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 19100147 C02 II | 04/25/1996 | 04/29/1996 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | 05/17/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02002 | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 04/25/1996 | 04/29/1996 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | 05/17/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 03001 | Other | 19100151 C | 04/25/1996 | 05/13/1996 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | 05/17/1996 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was attempting to open the liquid line valve for ammonia refrigerant that was located in a compression room. He inadvertently contacted the drain valve, opening it to the point where a small amount of ammonia escaped into his face. Employee #1 experienced difficulty in breathing, and though he was not experiencing any burning, he was hospitalized as a precaution. The valve had just been replaced and a pipe that is normally attached was missing. Employee #1 did not use any lockout devices before opening the valve. Employee #1 was only wearing prescription safety glasses with no side shields. In addition, an approved eye wash/shower was not available.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, ASPHYXIATED, AMMONIA, PPE, WORK RULES, LOCKOUT, VALVE, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 127366219 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Supervisors, mechanics and repairers |