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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312737174 - Valpac Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Valpac Inc
1400 Industrial Park Road
Federalsburg, MD 21632
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2891
NAICS: 325520/Adhesive Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/13/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: N:Amputate, S:Manufacturing(2000-3999)
Case Closed: 12/16/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102362829 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,980 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,980 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 11/14/2008 | 11/24/2008 | $480 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100212 A02 | 11/14/2008 | 11/24/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100219 C03 | 11/14/2008 | 11/24/2008 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On October 21, 2008, Employee #1 was checking the resin that he was mixing in an approximately 45-gal. vessel utilizing a variable speed batch mixer. The batch mixer lacked a guard on its 3.5-in. diameter by 4-ft-6-in. tall vertical shaft that was driven by a 50 horsepower electric motor, which was rotating at approximately 200 rpm. When Employee #1 leaned over the batch mixer to install a half guard, his outer jacket was caught by the rotating shaft, which was coated with the resin. Employee #1's clothing was tangled around the shaft before his coworker was able to turn the machine off. Employee #1 suffered a broken left arm, three broken ribs on his right side, and burns to his left hand after contacting the vessel while boiling water was being added. Employee #1 was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.
Keywords: BURN, FRACTURE, REPAIR, ROTATING SHAFT, GUARD, MACHINE OPERATOR, MIXER, CAUGHT BY, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312737174 | Non Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Supervisors, production occupations |