Inspection 343319026 OPENED JUL 17, 2018Open
1179 Annapolis Blvd, Odenton, MD 21113 · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jul 17, 2018: Twelve employees experience carbon monoxide poisoning while
At 7:30 a.m. on July 17, 2018, Employees 1 and 2 were operating a propane-powered saw (Diamond Products Core Cut CC1300 propane-powered saw) to cut concrete floor cutting in preparation for plumbing installation in the rear section of a bank (338 square feet in size). Employees 3-9 were assisting in tasks to help prepare plumbing and ductwork, employees 10 and 11 were working rough carpentry, and employee 12 was working on electrical work all in the same area. The saw gave off a strong odor of gasoline when it was first started and started and stopped several times that morning (work began at 6:20 a.m.). The area had several fans running, however, employees began to experience the symptoms of exposure to carbon monoxide around 7:20 a.m. Upon realization of exposure, the employees evacuated the area and Emergency Medical Services (911) were called. All employees were treated for carbon monoxide poisoning. monoxide poisoning.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $1,050 | $1,050 | Oct 18, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 18, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1) · Construction safety programs |
Serious | $750 | $750 | Oct 18, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) · Construction safety programs |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 18, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.55(a) · Gases, vapors, fumes, dusts, and mists |
Serious | $1,750 | $1,750 | Oct 18, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1926.55(b) · Gases, vapors, fumes, dusts, and mists |
Serious | $1,750 | $1,750 | Oct 18, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.1153(c)(1) · Silica dust in construction |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 18, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1926.1153(e)(2) · Silica dust in construction |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 18, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1926.1153(g)(1) · Silica dust in construction |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 18, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1926.1153(g)(4) · Silica dust in construction |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 18, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1926.1153(i)(2)(i) · Silica dust in construction |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 18, 2018 | Final |