Inspection Detail

Inspection: 310078282 - J. & J., Incorporated

Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health

Inspection Nr: 310078282

Report ID: 0352440

Date Opened: 07/17/2006

Site Address:
J. & J., Incorporated
7932 Reichs Ford Road, Bay #3
Frederick, MD 21704

Mailing Address:
10610 Harp Road, Walkersville, MD 21793

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:7349

NAICS: 562111/Solid Waste Collection

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Complete

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 07/19/2006

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis: S:General Industry, S:Struck-By

Case Closed: 10/31/2006

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	102359528

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	2					2
Current Violations	2					2
Initial Penalty	$5,400	$0	$0	$0	$0	$5,400
Current Penalty	$2,700	$0	$0	$0	$0	$2,700
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Contest	Latest Event	Note
1.	01001	Serious	19100169 B02	09/06/2006	09/16/2006	$1,350	$2,700	$0		I - Informal Settlement
2.	01002	Serious	19100169 B03 IV	09/06/2006	09/11/2006	$1,350	$2,700	$0		I - Informal Settlement

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 202362570

Event: 07/17/2006

Explosion Results in Employee Leg Amputation

Employee #1 was injured when the 300-gallon air receiver of an air compressor unit ruptured resulting in severe injuries to both his legs The accident was caused by rust inside the receiver that weakened the steel due to the receiver not been drained. The safety valve was inoperative due to corrosion from not being tested. The pressure gauge was stuck on 90 psi. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital where his left leg had to be amputated below the knee and the right leg required several pins. Employee #1 was hospitalized.

Keywords: COMPRESSOR, AIR RECEIVER, AMPUTATED, COMPRESSED AIR, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, EXPLOSION, LEG

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	310078282			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Specified mechanics and repairers

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