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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119548584 - City Of Frostburg Water Treatment Plant
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
City Of Frostburg Water Treatment Plant
19166 National Highway
Frostburg, MD 21532
Mailing Address:
City Hall 37 Broadway, Frostburg, MD 21532
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9621
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/12/1998
Emphasis: L:9311
Case Closed: 05/11/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100963172 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 9 | 6 | 15 | |||
| Current Violations | 9 | 6 | 15 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 02/12/1998 | 02/25/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 F01 | 02/12/1998 | 03/02/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 02/12/1998 | 02/18/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 19100134 E01 | 02/12/1998 | 03/17/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 03002 | Serious | 19100134 E03 I | 02/12/1998 | 02/18/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 03003 | Serious | 19100134 E05 | 02/12/1998 | 03/02/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 03004 | Serious | 19100134 E05 I | 02/12/1998 | 03/02/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 04001A | Serious | 09122303 A | 02/12/1998 | 02/13/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 04001B | Serious | 09122303 B | 02/12/1998 | 02/13/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 05001 | Other | 19100132 D02 | 02/12/1998 | 02/25/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 11. | 05002 | Other | 19100132 F04 | 02/12/1998 | 02/25/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 12. | 05003 | Other | 19100134 F02 II | 02/12/1998 | 02/18/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 13. | 05004 | Other | 19100134 F02 IV | 02/12/1998 | 02/18/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 14. | 05005 | Other | 19100138 A | 02/12/1998 | 02/12/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 15. | 05006 | Other | 50405 B01 | 02/12/1998 | 02/18/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 16. | 05007 | Serious | 50406 A01 | 02/12/1998 | 03/02/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 were replacing the seal on a leaking cylinder of compressed chlorine gas. They were not wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment, but were attempting to do the job while holding their breath. Employee #1, who was exposed for two minutes, was killed. He had an existing heart condition that was aggravated by overexposure to the chlorine gas. Employee #2 was exposed for five minutes; he sustained injuries but was not hospitalized.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, PPE, WORK RULES, COMPRESSED GAS, INHALATION, CHLORINE, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TOXIC FUMES, OVEREXPOSURE, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119548584 | Fatality | Poisoning(Systemic) | Water and sewage treatment plant operators | ||
| 2 | 119548584 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Water and sewage treatment plant operators |