Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: EXPLOSION

Labor and Employment Article, Section 5-104(a), Annotated Code of Maryland: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: (a)Date of Violation:On or about 06/27/99 Location:Boiler Room Equipment:Cleaver-Brooks, Model CB, Fire Tube Boiler #1, MD#5720 Condition:Employees were exposed to explosion hazard from boiler that had three safety relief valves with one physically damaged and the other two inoperable. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to check the safety valves on a monthly basis and repair or replace valves as needed. Abatement documentation (photographs, receipts, copies of programs, training certification, etc.) is required for this item.