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Inspection: 127373124 - City Of Hagerstown
Inspection Information - Office: Maryland Hlth Reg 1
Site Address:
City Of Hagerstown
Water Pollution Ctrl Sewage Pump Station #3 Dual
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Mailing Address:
Personnel 1 East Franklin Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Union Status: Union
SIC:4952
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/01/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/03/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361542772 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 50104 A | 08/14/1996 | 08/16/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/13/1996 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was watching the flushing operation of clogged sewer lines when a hose, propelled by 1,500 psi of water, struck and impaled his upper left thigh. The hose was not guarded or restricted in movement; therefore, when it was blocked, it turned and shot out of the manhole.
Keywords:impaled, unsecured, work rules, hose, clogged, high pressure, struck by, flying object, leg
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 127373124 | Hospitalized injury | Puncture | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec |