Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119590271 - Department Of Public Works, Bureau Of Utilities
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Department Of Public Works, Bureau Of Utilities
2918 Paper Mill Road
Jacksonville, MD 21131
Mailing Address:
Office Of Personnel, 308 Allegheny Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Union Status: Union
SIC:4941
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/16/1995
Emphasis: L:9311
Case Closed: 06/07/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361018237 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 2 | 8 | |||
| Current Violations | 6 | 2 | 8 | |||
| 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 | 19100120 Q01 | 04/12/1995 | 05/15/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100120 Q06 IE | 04/12/1995 | 05/15/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100120 Q06 III | 04/12/1995 | 05/15/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 04/12/1995 | 04/14/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 03001 | Serious | 19100134 A02 | 04/12/1995 | 04/14/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 04001 | Serious | 19100138 A | 04/12/1995 | 04/14/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 05001 | Other | 19100132 D02 | 04/12/1995 | 04/25/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 05002 | Other | 19100132 F04 | 04/12/1995 | 05/15/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was assigned to disconnect and remove a chlorine cylinder from a water treatment facility. Because the employee disconnected a line to the cylinder before closing the cylinder valve, chlorine leaked from the cylinder. The employee then evacuated the facility and was transported to the hospital by ambulance. After an examination at the hospital, Employee #1 was released.
Keywords: CYLINDER, WORK RULES, CHLORINE, AIR CONTAMINATION, OVEREXPOSURE, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119590271 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Water and sewage treatment plant operators |
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