Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104480223 - Department Of Public Works
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Department Of Public Works
5400 Nutwell Sudley Road
Denter, MD 20751
Mailing Address:
389 Burns Crossing Road, Severn, MD 21144
Union Status: Union
SIC:4953
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/04/1991
Emphasis: L:9311
Case Closed: 04/16/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360757850 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 4 | 9 | |||
| Current Violations | 5 | 4 | 9 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 890032 A | 03/22/1991 | 03/25/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 19100132 A | 03/22/1991 | 03/25/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 19100215 B 9 | 03/22/1991 | 03/25/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 19101200 E 1 | 03/22/1991 | 03/25/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 05001 | Serious | 19101200 H | 03/22/1991 | 03/25/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 06001 | Other | 19100106 D 2 I | 03/22/1991 | 03/25/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 06002 | Other | 19100215 A 4 | 03/22/1991 | 03/25/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 06003 | Other | 19100215 D 1 | 03/22/1991 | 03/25/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 06004 | Other | 09123107 D 1 | 03/22/1991 | 03/25/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was using a Caterpillar scraper pan to spread cover dirt at a landfill. He was going down a 40 percent slope at an angle when the scraper rolled to its left and turned over 1 1/4 times. Employee #1 was thrown from his seat and out the open door. He landed on his back and the top of the ROPS landed on his chest. He was killed. There were no work rules or training regarding the maintenance and use of vehicle restraint devices and seat belts.
Keywords: EJECTED, SCRAPER, ROLL-OVER, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, EARTHMOVING EQUIP, CRUSHED, SEAT BELT, UNTRAINED, SLOPE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104480223 | Fatality | Other | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |
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