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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310078282 - J. & J., Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
J. & J., Incorporated
7932 Reichs Ford Road, Bay #3
Frederick, MD 21704
Mailing Address:
10610 Harp Road, Walkersville, MD 21793
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7349
NAICS: 562111/Solid Waste Collection
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/19/2006
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:General Industry, S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 10/31/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102359528 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,400 |
| Current Penalty | $2,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,700 |
| 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 | 19100169 B02 | 09/06/2006 | 09/16/2006 | $1,350 | $2,700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100169 B03 IV | 09/06/2006 | 09/11/2006 | $1,350 | $2,700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was injured when the 300-gallon air receiver of an air compressor unit ruptured resulting in severe injuries to both his legs The accident was caused by rust inside the receiver that weakened the steel due to the receiver not been drained. The safety valve was inoperative due to corrosion from not being tested. The pressure gauge was stuck on 90 psi. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital where his left leg had to be amputated below the knee and the right leg required several pins. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: COMPRESSOR, AIR RECEIVER, AMPUTATED, COMPRESSED AIR, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, EXPLOSION, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310078282 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Specified mechanics and repairers |