Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119533453 - Ralph Medley Farms
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Ralph Medley Farms
6850 Sunshine Avenue
Fork, MD 21051
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8811
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/18/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/25/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361545684 |
Investigation Summary
On October 13, 1992, Employee #1, an independent contractor, was helping another employee sweep out waste from inside a chuck wagon. Employee #1's clothing got caught on the top rotary chopper arm. It spun him over the top and through the bottom rotary chopper arm, pinning him against the floor. Members of the Kingsville Volunteers, Medic/EMS #6, Engine 55, and Truck #8 responded to the scene. The deputy medical examiner arrived on the scene at 12:00 noon and declared Employee #1 dead.
Keywords: CLOTHING, HEAD, PINNED, ROTATING KNIFE, WORK RULES, CLEANING, CAUGHT BY, LOCKOUT, ENTANGLED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119533453 | Fatality | Other | Supervisors, farm workers |
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