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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18866079 - Maryland Clay Products
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Maryland Clay Products
7100 Muirkirk Road
Beltsville, MD 20705
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3251
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/02/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/11/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360750442 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $350 |
| Current Penalty | $350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $350 |
| 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 | 890032 A | 11/18/1987 | 11/21/1987 | $350 | $350 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 RAISED THE 1200 TO 1500 POUND STEEL DOOR OF KILN #2 AND SET THE SAFETY. HE STEPPED INTO THE KILN WITH HIS LEFT LEG TO SET A BLOCK ON THE RAM THAT PUSHES THE CART. IT HAD SLID UNDER THE CART BECAUSE IT WAS TOO SHORT TO CATCH THE BENT PUSH BAR ON THE BOTTOM. THE DOOR FELL ON EMPLOYEE #1'S LEFT LEG. THE CHAIN THAT OPENS THE DOOR HAD BROKEN WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE DOOR.
Keywords: SAFETY LATCH, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, BROKEN CHAIN, DOOR, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18866079 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Production helpers |