Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104437397 - George T. Harkins, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
George T. Harkins, Inc.
64th Street Bayside
Ocean City, MD 21842
Mailing Address:
Po Box 2234, Salisbury, MD 21802
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1771
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/30/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/31/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360223945 |
Investigation Summary
On December 18, 1991, Employee #1, a rodman for George T. Harkins, Inc., at a waste water plant construction site, was requested to cut a feather wedge for a carpenter working at another level. Employee #1 selected a 2 by 4 and placed it on a plywood platform 28 in. above ground. He attempted to cut the feather wedge with a circular 8 1/4 in. worm saw. Employee #1 said that the saw kicked back, cutting the front of his upper left thigh. The laceration was 3 in. long, 1 1/2 in. wide by 1/8 in. deep. Employee #1 walked to the office trailer and awaited the ambulance. He was transported to Peninsula General Hospital emergency room, where he received 35 stitches and was released. On December 26, 1991, Employee #1 went back to work. Employee #1 said the lower guard provided on the worm saw was in place and operational at the time of the accident. The superintendent was en route to the site when the accident occurred. Rule #12 of the employer's safety policy states that employees may not operate equipment that they are not familiar with and for which they are not trained.
Keywords: KICK BACK, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, THIGH, SAW, LACERATION, BLADE, UNTRAINED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104437397 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Construction trades, n.e.c. |
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