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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302015532 - Ridge Engineering Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Ridge Engineering Inc
3987 Hampstead-Mexico Road
Hampstead, MD 21074
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3499
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/02/1998
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/16/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100963420 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $6,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,800 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 I | 06/11/1998 | 06/24/1998 | $800 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C05 I | 06/11/1998 | 06/16/1998 | $500 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 06/11/1998 | 06/29/1998 | $500 | $2,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19100107 B09 | 06/11/1998 | 06/16/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02002 | Other | 19100303 F | 06/11/1998 | 06/16/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 02003 | Other | 19100303 G01 II | 06/11/1998 | 06/16/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
An employee was replacing a thermocouple at the back of a vacuum oven. His employer had no lockout/tagout program, and the 480/240-volt heater remained energized while he was working. The adjustable wrench the employee was holding in his right hand contacted the heater lead, and the watch on his left wrist was apparently touching the machine frame. The employee received an electric shock and lost consciousness. A coworker heard a scream and called for emergency medical services. The responding emergency medical services team administered cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation. The team transported the injured employee to a hospital, where he remained unconscious for 4 days. The employee subsequently recovered and returned to work. However, he retained no memory of the accident.
Keywords: WRENCH, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELEC CIRC PART--MISC, ELECTRIC SHOCK, UNTRAINED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302015532 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Machinists |