Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302740790 - Ourisman Mitsubishi
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Ourisman Mitsubishi
4404 Branch Avenue
Marlow Heights, MD 20748
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5511
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/26/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/27/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100965078 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 3 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 3 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,175 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,175 |
| Current Penalty | $2,175 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,175 |
| 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 | 19100106 E06 I | 07/14/1999 | 07/17/1999 | $750 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001A | Serious | 19100106 E07 IB | 07/14/1999 | 07/17/1999 | $450 | $450 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001B | Serious | 19100106 E07 IC | 07/14/1999 | 07/17/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 19100157 G01 | 07/14/1999 | 08/16/1999 | $525 | $525 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 04001A | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 07/14/1999 | 08/16/1999 | $450 | $450 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 04001B | Serious | 50405 B01 | 07/14/1999 | 07/19/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 7. | 04001C | Serious | 50406 A01 | 07/14/1999 | 08/01/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 05001 | Other | 09122303 B | 07/14/1999 | 07/17/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 06001 | Other | 19100132 D02 | 07/14/1999 | 08/16/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 06002 | Other | 19100132 F04 | 07/14/1999 | 08/16/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 were working in the tool room of an automotive shop when they were instructed by their supervisor to clean the floor with brake wash, a flammable Class 1B liquid containing hexane. They were using a stiff broom to spread the solution over the floor when Employee #2 stepped part-way outside and lit a cigarette. The vapors from the hexane ignited and the tool room exploded into flames. Employee #1 sustained second-- and third-degree burns to his face, chest, and arms, while Employee #2 sustained second- and third-degree burns to his arms and chest. Subsequent investigation determined that the workers had not been properly trained in the use and hazards of chemicals. Coworkers used fire extinguishers to put out the blaze.
Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, CLEANING, FIRE, EXPLOSION, SMOKING, CLEANING FLUID, HEXANE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302740790 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Automobile mechanic apprentices | ||
| 2 | 302740790 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Automobile mechanic apprentices |
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