Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316366954 - Merck, Sharp & Dohme, Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Merck, Sharp & Dohme, Corp.
5325 Old Oxford Rd
Durham, NC 27712
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2834
NAICS: 325412/Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/06/2012
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/08/2014
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100363530 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| 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 | 19100147 D04I | 08/09/2012 | 08/17/2012 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | 11/09/2012 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C04II | 08/09/2012 | 08/14/2012 | $1,000 | $4,500 | $0 | 11/09/2012 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19100147 C06II | 08/09/2012 | 08/14/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/09/2012 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On March 22, 2012, Employee #1 was injured when an accident occurred while he was calibrating a water tank system. Employee #1 failed to follow lockout procedures as specified by company documents. Employee #1 began the calibration of the equipment by releasing the tri-clamp connection at the lower transmitter to be calibrated prior, to ensure that all hot water had been drained from the vapor compressor still. Employee #1 received second and third degree burns on his head, chest, and upper extremities. Employee #1 was hospitalized for several days due to his injuries.
Keywords: BURN, CHEST, HEAD, VAPOR, HEALTH CARE FACILITY, TANK, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316366954 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Specified mechanics and repairers |
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