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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309974954 - Manassas Asphalt, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Manassas Asphalt, Inc.
14104 Weeping Willow Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Mailing Address:
8775 Bradley Forge Drive, Manassas, VA 20112
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 561790/Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/24/2006
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 09/06/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102359254 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $625 |
| Current Penalty | $250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250 |
| 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 | 19260095 A | 06/05/2006 | 06/10/2006 | $250 | $625 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On May 24, 2006, Employee #1 was marking the boundaries of an outside parking lot, preparing to apply a top coat (SM9.5) on existing asphalt. Employee #1 used an inverted spray paint can to mark the lot. Employee #1 sprayed once and then measured. Employee #1 was bending over while spraying. Employee #1 shook the can and proceeded to spray a second time, when the spray can exploded, striking him in the upper chest area. Employee #1 inhaled the paint and gases and lost consciousness. Employee #1 was wearing gloves but not eye protection. Employee #1 was taken to the hospital where he was treated for a severe contusion to the chest.
Keywords: CHEST, CONSTRUCTION, SPRAY PAINTING, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY, ASPHALT, CONTUSION, ROAD PAVING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309974954 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators |