Inspection Detail
Inspection: 127362077 - Sheridan Sign Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Sheridan Sign Company, Inc.
Route 611 & Route 376
Berlin, MD 21811
Mailing Address:
124 Wilson Street, Salisbury, MD 21801
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3993
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/23/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/12/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100960194 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,550 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,550 |
| Current Penalty | $500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $500 |
| 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 | 19260550 A01 | 09/13/1996 | 09/16/1996 | $500 | $775 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260550 A05 | 09/13/1996 | 09/16/1996 | $775 | $775 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 were using a Radocy Saturn II 65 ft combination crane and personnel carrier. They were elevated to a height of approximately 19 ft when the ring bolts failed, causing the unit to collapse. Employees #1 and #2 sustained injuries and were transported to Atlantic General Hospital, where they were treated and released.
Keywords: COLLAPSE, UNSECURED, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, HOIST, BOLT, FALL, ELEVATED WORK PLAT, ELEVATOR, CRANE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 127362077 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Miscellaneous hand working occupations | ||
| 2 | 127362077 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Miscellaneous hand working occupations |
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