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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 14815765 - Tri-Gas & Oil Company, Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Tri-Gas & Oil Company, Incorporated
Denton Roa 1.5 N. Of Md Rte. 218
Federalsburg, MD 21632
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 465, Federalsburg, MD 21632
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5984
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 04/23/1985
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/04/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360758817 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $260 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $260 |
| Current Penalty | $260 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $260 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100111 B08 V | 08/09/1985 | 10/19/1985 | $260 | $260 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100132 A | 08/09/1985 | 10/19/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19100111 B10 II | 08/09/1985 | 10/19/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS UNLOADING LIQUID ANHYDROUS AMMONIA AT THE CROP PRODUCTION SERVICE LOCATION IN HURLOCK, MARYLAND. AS THE PUMP ON THE TANK TRAILER WAS TURNED ON, THE TRANSFER HOSE WHICH CARRIED THE ANHYDROUS AMMONIA RUPTURED. THE RUPTURE ALLOWED GASEOUS AMMONIA TO ENGULF THE EMPLOYEE. HE SUFFERED SECOND AND THIRD DEGREE BURNS OVER 38% OF HIS BODY. THE HOSE WAS LISTED FOR USE WITH LP GAS BUT NOT FOR ANHYDROUS AMMONIA. THE EMPLOYEE WAS TRAINED IN THE SAFE HANDLING OF BOTH LP GAS AND ANHYDROUS AMMONIA. NO PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WAS IN USE (EXCEPT FOR GLOVES). NO RESPIRATORY PROTECTION WAS AVAILABLE FOR THE EMPLOYEE. THE HOSE WAS MANUFACTURED BY THE ELECTRIC HOSE AND RUBBER COMPANY (NOW OWNED BY DAYCO CORP. OF OCOLA, FL).
Keywords: BURN, PPE, HOSE, RUPTURE, ANHYDROUS AMMONIA, SKIN, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14815765 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Truck drivers, heavy |