Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104772991 - Highway Dept. Town Of Chenango
Inspection Information - Office: Nys Dol Pesh Binghamton
Site Address:
Highway Dept. Town Of Chenango
Mix Road
Castle Creek, NY 13905
Mailing Address:
1137 Front St., Binghamton, NY 13905
Union Status: Union
SIC:7538
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/17/1989
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/02/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360173553 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 02/24/1989 | 04/07/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260028 A | 02/24/1989 | 04/07/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260302 E01 | 02/24/1989 | 04/07/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 3A0001 | 02/24/1989 | 02/27/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:00 a.m. on February 16, 1989, Employee #1 was using an unguarded powered tri-blade grass cutter to trim brush. The cutter had an extended handle and was attached to the employee by a harness across his shoulders and chest. The motor was at his side and the throttle control was located in the handle grips. Employee #1 slipped on a patch of ice and fell forward. As he fell the cutter handle swung around and the blade sliced him just above his left ankle. He received several lacerations that required approximately 200 stitches to close. The employer contends that Employee #1 was using a brush cutter with a guarded circular saw-type blade.
Keywords: PORTABLE POWER TOOL, WORK RULES, SLIP, LACERATION, SLIPPERY SURFACE, BLADE, UNGUARDED, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104772991 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Laborers, except construction |
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