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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18840348 - De Palmer Auto Works
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
De Palmer Auto Works
3234 Maiden Lane
Manchester, MD 21102
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7532
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/06/1987
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/01/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360751101 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 890032 E B | 08/06/1987 | 08/09/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 890032 H A | 08/06/1987 | 08/09/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and a coworker were preparing a junked car for disposal. The vehicle was on its side and to remove the engine, Employee #1 ignited an oxygen gas welding torch to burn the motor mounts from the motor. He then started burning off exhaust hangars from the dual exhaust system. He was working next to the rear wheel well when gasoline vapors and the gas tank ignited. Employee #1 was wearing full face protection, a cotton shirt, and gloves. He suffered second- and third-degree burns to his ears and arms. The coworker had been standing by with ppe while Employee #1 was using the torch. The proper procedure for vehicle disposal included removal of the battery, tires, and gas tank , with the tank taken out prior to burning. Three vehicles in shop at the time of the accident had their gas tanks removed and employees interviewed verified that this was the normal procedure.
Keywords: BURN, ACETYLENE TORCH, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, PPE, WORK RULES, FIRE, WELDING, GASOLINE, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18840348 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |