Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309974657 - Rubber Millers, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Rubber Millers, Inc.
North Point Blvd
Sparrows Point, MD 21219
Mailing Address:
709 South Caton Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21229
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 238990/All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Inspection Type: Planned
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/16/2006
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Construction, S:Fall
Case Closed: 07/06/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102359205 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 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 | 19261053 B01 | 05/23/2006 | 05/28/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On May 10, 2006, Employee #1 was removing and replacing specialized rubber in a pickling tank at Mittal Steel. The employee used a 5-foot stepladder to exit the tank, which measured 60-feet long, 7-feet wide and 68-inches deep. As Employee #1 exited the tank, he slipped and lost his balance on the second rung of the ladder. Both the ladder and Employee #1 fell backwards. Employee #1 suffered a twisted left knee and was hospitalized.
Keywords: KNEE, REPAIR, STEPLADDER, LADDER, SLIP, FALL, LOST BALANCE, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309974657 | Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Construction laborers |
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