Inspection Detail
Inspection: 127363596 - Mervin L.Blades & Son Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Mervin L.Blades & Son Inc.
2000 Industrial Parkway
Salisbury, MD 21801
Mailing Address:
P.O. Drawer 149, Pocomoke City, MD 21851
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1542
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/29/1996
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/12/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360748297 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,112 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,112 |
| Current Penalty | $100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $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 | 19260501 B02 I | 05/13/1996 | 05/16/1996 | $100 | $1,112 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and coworkers were installing metal decking on a newly constructed steel framed building that measured 50 ft wide by 300 ft long. As Employee #1 was screwing a metal sheet into place along the lower edge of the building, he slipped and fell 9 ft 10 in. to the ground. He suffered a concussion and severe bruising to the knees. A fall protection program had been presented; however, it was not site specific, and the employees had not been trained in their job functions.
Keywords: KNEE, INSTALLING, WORK RULES, SLIP, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, CONCUSSION, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 127363596 | Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Structural metal workers |
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