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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1747558.015 - W.R. Grace & Co. - Conn.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
W.R. Grace & Co. - Conn.
5500 Chemical Road
Baltimore, MD 21226
Mailing Address:
7500 Grace Dr., Columbia, MD 21044
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 541990/ All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/08/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/22/2025
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,850 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,850 |
| Current Penalty | $3,395 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,395 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 I | 09/10/2024 | 09/18/2024 | $3,395 | $4,850 | $0 | 09/17/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 09/10/2024 | 10/11/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/17/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100147 D03 | 09/10/2024 | 09/18/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/17/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19100147 D06 | 09/10/2024 | 09/18/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/17/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 1:40 p.m. on May 7, 2024, Employee #1, a Production Engineer, was performing daily assigned tasks when the Maintenance Coordinator requested that the employee replace a gasket on a wash tank camlock. While disconnecting a high-pressure hose from the bulk wash tank, the hose ejected water at 185�F. The hot water burned 98% of the employee's body, resulting in fatal chemical burns. Emergency services were called, but the employee died from the injuries.
Keywords: Burn, Chemical, Chemical Burn, Hot Water, Pressure Wash, Water
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1747558.015 | 42 | M | Fatality | Supervisors, production occupations |