Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119559003 - Garman Brothers, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Garman Brothers, Inc.
1270 River Rd
Crownsville, MD 21032
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0831
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/20/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/27/1996
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $375 |
| 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 | 19100147 C01 | 12/19/1995 | 12/22/1995 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 19100219 F03 | 12/19/1995 | 12/22/1995 | $0 | $1,125 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a sawmill lumber sorter (green line off-bearer), was trying to unjam a 3 1/2 in. by 8 in. post that had gotten stuck at the end of a site-built take-off conveyor. The conveyor consisted of 15 size 60 chain-driven steel rollers that were 2 ft long by 8 1/2 in. diameter with an estimated 60 rpm (3 HP). The rollers were 6 1/2 ft off the ground. Employee #1 stepped on top of a short pile of lumber to push the post off, slipped, and fell forward. As he fell, he reached to grab for a hand-hold, but caught the center of the drive chain with his left hand, which then passed around the 5 1/2 inch roller sprocket. Employee #1 suffered severe lacerations and three fingers were broken. Rods had to be surgically inserted. He will have permanent limited disability. The sprockets and chains were unguarded and jamming was a frequent occurrence. Employee #1 was wearing cotton work gloves. No enforced policy of equipment shut-down or training provided.
Keywords: CHAIN, FINGER, WORK RULES, LOCKOUT, CONVEYOR, FALL, SPROCKET, UNTRAINED, UNGUARDED, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119559003 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Stock handlers and baggers |
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