Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119533958 - Michael A. Doody Farms
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Michael A. Doody Farms
13441 Coppermine Road
Frederick, MD 21701
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0241
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 | 361545148 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was operating a 1971 John Deere tractor, model 3040, that was equipped with a front end loader. He was compacting and leveling silage in a full 40 ft by 150 ft trench. After backing up the entire length of the trench, Employee #1 backed over the end, which was 10 ft high and had a grade of 45 degrees. The draw bar dug into the ground, causing the tractor to flip over on top of Employee #1 and crush him to death. The tractor was not equipped with ROPS because it predated the October 25, 1976, requirement for such a system. Employee #1 had performed the same task for the past five years and was familiar with the equipment and its operation. He was a family member working on a farm, and the employer provided only informal safety instruction.
Keywords: AGRICULTURE, ROPS, TRENCH, STEEP GRADE, CRUSHED, TRACTOR, BACKING UP, INATTENTION, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119533958 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Railroad conductors and yardmasters |
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