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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1227003.015 - Branch County Road Commission
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Branch County Road Commission
I-69 S 500' N Of Exit 16 W Side Of The Rd
Coldwater, MI 49036
Mailing Address:
23 E Garfield, Coldwater, MI 49036
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 926120/Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/24/2017
Emphasis: S:Injury/Illness
Case Closed: 10/31/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1187163 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,750 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 408.1011(A) | 10/05/2017 | $1,750 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:58 a.m. on February 23, 2017, Employee #1 was loading a tree, approximately 45 to 50 foot long, into a chipper. The tree was loaded into the chippers chute and the chute gave way and the tree sprung and struck Employee #1. Employee #1s pelvis was fractured in five spots and he was hospitalized.
Keywords: Accidental Discharge, Chipper, Crushing, Falling Object, Hoist, Material Handling, Struck By, Suspended Load, Tree Trimming
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1227003.015 | 53 | M | Hospitalized injury | Truck drivers, light |