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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304088859 - Engineered Polymer Solutions, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Engineered Polymer Solutions, Inc.
16414 Industrial Lane
Williamsport, MD 21795
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2851
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/29/2001
Emphasis: N:Psmpqv
Case Closed: 04/16/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100967819 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $787 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $787 |
| Current Penalty | $787 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $787 |
| 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 | 19100023 C01 | 03/16/2001 | 03/21/2001 | $787 | $787 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19100179 B05 | 03/16/2001 | 03/19/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02002 | Other | 19100179 L03 IIID | 03/16/2001 | 03/19/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On January 8, 2001, Employee #1 was transferring a batch of resin from reactor Number 3 to a cooling tank. He was unable to see tank level through the site glass so he opened a manhole used to add raw material and looked into the tank to see the level. At that time, a flash fire occurred in the reactor causing first and second degree burns to his face, neck and ears. His head and eyes were protected by a hard hat and safety glasses which were required by the company. He was transported to a hospital were he was treated and released.
Keywords: BURN, HARD HAT, REACTOR, PPE, FIRE, EAR, NECK, FACE, MANHOLE, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304088859 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Mixing and blending machine operators |