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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 127365310 - New England Crinc A Subsidiary Of Waste Management
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
New England Crinc A Subsidiary Of Waste Management
1000 Ritchie Road
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5093
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/20/1996
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/25/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361542376 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,250 |
| 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 C04 I | 08/07/1996 | 08/08/1996 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 08/07/1996 | 08/25/1996 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 19100132 F01 | 08/07/1996 | 08/25/1996 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 03001 | Other | 19100132 F04 | 08/07/1996 | 08/25/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and a coworker, both plant mechanics, were trying to determine why residue conveyor #21 was not operating correctly. The coworker, who was the senior mechanic, removed the access panel cover guard, revealing a large amount debris in and around the chain and sprocket assembly. When the coworker's back was turned, Employee #1 started to brush it away with his gloved right hand. His fingers became caught in the chain, and two were severed and crushed to the first knuckle. The conveyor system was not locked out or tagged out at the control motor switch, where they were working.
Keywords: CHAIN, SEVERED, MAINTENANCE, FINGER, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BY, LOCKOUT, CONVEYOR, SPROCKET, NIP POINT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 127365310 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machinery maintenance occupations |