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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119548394 - Neutron Products, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Neutron Products, Inc.
22301 Mount Ephraim Road
Dickerson, MD 20842
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 68, Dickerson, MD 20842
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2819
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/09/1995
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/29/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360229702 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 12/22/1995 | 01/04/1996 | $0 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100132 F01 | 12/22/1995 | 12/27/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 12/22/1995 | 12/27/1995 | $0 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 03001 | Other | 19100132 D02 | 12/22/1995 | 01/04/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 03002 | Other | 19100132 F04 | 12/22/1995 | 01/04/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
An acrylamide monomer mix initiated viscosity while in a 500 gallon sparge tank. The centrifugal pump system could not transfer the monomer mix to the sparger or the fill tank. Employees closed the valve of the vent line to the sparge tank in order to build pressure to blow the monomer mix to the sparger and fill tank. Pressure increased to approximately 25 psi but air was leaking around the sight glass. Employee #1 attempted to torque the bolts of the sight glass when the glass shattered and a piece struck him in his right eye. Employee #1, who was not wearing safety glasses, was hospitalized. Further investigation found that the employer had not conducted an assessment of the facility to determine the necessary personal protective equipment needed by employees. The employer had not instructed or trained employees in the wear of personal protective equipment.
Keywords: EYE, BROKEN GLASS, PPE, WORK RULES, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, UNTRAINED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119548394 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Supervisors, production occupations |