Inspection Detail
Inspection: 127376150 - Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.
626 Hanover Pike
Hampstead, MD 21074
Mailing Address:
701 E. Joppa Rd, Towson, MD 21286
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5072
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/10/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/10/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100960756 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 placed six boxes containing small metal parts on the top shelf of a Global manual metal cart. Each box weighed approximately 43 lb, for a total weight of approximately 258 lb. As she was pulling the cart, it tipped forward and the handle struck her ankle, fracturing it. The employer had a safety and health program that included employee training in ergonomics.
Keywords: FRACTURE, WORK RULES, MANUAL MAT HANDLING, STRUCK BY, ANKLE, CART, OVERTURN, UNSTABLE LOAD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 127376150 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Assemblers |
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