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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119604346 - Morgan E. Russell, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Morgan E. Russell, Inc.
Lady Anne'S Way
Huntingtown, MD 20639
Mailing Address:
Route 2 And 4, Sunderland, MD 20689
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1794
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/20/1995
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/10/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361017619 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,575 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,575 |
| Current Penalty | $1,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,100 |
| 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 | 19260601 B14 | 06/13/1995 | 06/15/1995 | $1,100 | $3,575 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was standing between the front of his fuel truck and the front of a Komatsu dump truck, model HA270-1. There was approximately 10 ft between the two vehicles. When the dump truck was started, it lunged forward and crushed Employee #1, who was servicing it. The employee received fatal injuries to the chest. The emergency brake system was not working and the dump truck was able to start in gear (the neutral safety switch was defective) .
Keywords: CHEST, REPAIR, BRAKE, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, STARTED IN GEAR, CRUSHED, TRUCK, DUMP TRUCK, MECH MALFUNCTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119604346 | Fatality | Other | Heavy equipment mechanics |