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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119556595 - C.M. Offray & Son, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
C.M. Offray & Son, Inc.
857 Willow Circle
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 402, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Union Status: Union
SIC:2241
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/01/1994
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/11/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360756100 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,700 |
| 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 | 19100151 C | 07/15/1994 | 08/02/1994 | $0 | $1,700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, who was working at the Thiox dip tank area of machine #7, improperly added Thiox powder (thiourea/sulfuric acid complex) to a tank that had less than the prescribed amount of water. The Thiox became moist and hot, which caused the compound to decompose and release sulfur dioxide gas. Employee #1 inhaled the sulfur dioxide, which irritated his upper respiratory tract and triggered an asthma attack. Employee #1 was taken to the hospital, where he was advised to go home, rest, stay in fresh air, and take an analgesic for headaches. Employee #1 returned to work the next day and was retrained on the safety operation plan for Thiox use, which the company had in written form. Employee #1 appeared to suffer no chronic illness from this exposure.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, WORK RULES, INHALATION, SULFUR DIOXIDE, PROCESS SAFETY, TOXIC FUMES, OVEREXPOSURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119556595 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Washing, cleaning and pickling machine operators |