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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312600737 - Rust-Oleum Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Rust-Oleum Corporation
16410 Industrial Lane
Williamsport, MD 21795
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1008, Hagerstown, MD 21741
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2851
NAICS: 325510/Paint and Coating Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/09/2009
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Manufacturing(2000-3999)
Case Closed: 04/29/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102363116 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,950 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,950 |
| Current Penalty | $3,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,750 |
| 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 | 19101200 H03 II | 03/24/2009 | 03/31/2009 | $1,875 | $3,475 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 50104 A | 03/24/2009 | 03/27/2009 | $1,875 | $3,475 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On February 6, 2009, Employee #1 was mixing a batch of paint for the spray can line. He had already added 6,600 pounds of acrylic resin and two other flammable solvents. He was in the process of adding 400 pounds of ACEMATT TS 100 powder. The powder was added by pouring 25 pound bags into the top of the tank. During the addition of the third bag, a flash fire occurred, and the employee received second degree burns to his hands, arms, hair, and eyebrows. He was treated and released from the hospital. This process had been done the same way for the last 8 to 10 years, according to the company. The micro powder was allowed to free fall four feet before hitting the solvent. The material safety data sheet for the powder stated that precautionary measures against static discharges need to be taken. The employer has grounding and bonding straps available when adding liquid ingredients, but not when adding dry materials. Interviews with employees indicated that they were not instructed in the hazards of static associated with the powder.
Keywords: BURN, FIRE, SPRAY PAINTING, UNTRAINED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312600737 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Mixing and blending machine operators |