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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119590057 - Beverage Capital Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Beverage Capital Corporation
1620 Whitehead Court
Baltimore, MD 21207
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2086
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 09/20/1995
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/16/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360618466 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 6 | 9 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 6 | 9 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,800 |
| Current Penalty | $3,930 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,930 |
| 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 | 19100120 Q01 | 10/25/1995 | 10/30/1995 | $1,750 | $1,950 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001A | Serious | 19100120 Q06 IIA | 10/25/1995 | 10/30/1995 | $850 | $950 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001B | Serious | 19100120 Q06 IIB | 10/25/1995 | 10/30/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001C | Serious | 19100120 Q06 IIC | 10/25/1995 | 10/30/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02001D | Serious | 19100120 Q06 IIE | 10/25/1995 | 10/30/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02001E | Serious | 19100120 Q06 IIF | 10/25/1995 | 10/30/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 03001 | Serious | 19100134 A02 | 10/25/1995 | 11/12/1995 | $1,330 | $1,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 04001 | Other | 19100132 D02 | 10/25/1995 | 11/07/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 04002 | Other | 19100132 F04 | 10/25/1995 | 11/07/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 04003 | Other | 19100134 F02 I | 10/25/1995 | 11/07/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 11. | 04004 | Other | 19100134 F02 IV | 10/25/1995 | 11/07/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 12. | 04005 | Other | 50405 B03 | 10/25/1995 | 11/27/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 13. | 04006 | Other | 50406 A01 | 10/25/1995 | 11/27/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Overpressurization of an ammonia refrigeration system due to the inadvertent shut-off of its compressor caused an ammonia release through an elevated safety release valve. Most of the ammonia was vented outside but some of the gas was pulled inside the plant by the ventilation system. Workers inside were evacuated, and Employees #1 through #7 had minor to moderate exposure to ammonia, causing acute illness. All seven employees were sent to area hospitals and were released the same day. None sustained long-term or permanent harm. One supervisor put on a gas mask to re-enter the compressor control room to restart the compressor system. He suffered no apparent illnesses.
Keywords: COMPRESSOR, VENTILATION, AMMONIA, WORK RULES, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, OVEREXPOSURE, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119590057 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Specified mechanics and repairers | ||
| 2 | 119590057 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Specified mechanics and repairers | ||
| 3 | 119590057 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Janitors and cleaners | ||
| 4 | 119590057 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Purchasing agents and buyers n.e.c. | ||
| 5 | 119590057 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Electricians | ||
| 6 | 119590057 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Stock and inventory clerks | ||
| 7 | 119590057 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Supervisors, cleaning and building service workers |