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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1434250.015 - County Commissioners Of Worcester County, Maryland
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
County Commissioners Of Worcester County, Maryland
7091 Central Site Lane
Newark, MD 21841
Mailing Address:
6113 Timmons Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 562212/Solid Waste Landfill
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/25/2019
Emphasis: S:Public Sector
Case Closed: 10/08/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1502544 |
Investigation Summary
At 1:15 p.m. on September 24, 2019, an employee working for a County Public Works Department was attempting to remove mounting pins from a snow plow blade and the frame. The blade was elevated approximately 4 inches to 6 inches above the ground. When the employee removed the last mounting pin from the frame it shifted pinching the employee's left arm against the frame. The employee was hospitalized to treat bruising, lacerations and torn ligaments to his upper left arm.
Keywords: Abrasion, Arm, Caught Between, Contusion, Frame, Laceration, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Pinch Point, Removing, Snowplow Blade
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1434250.015 | 50 | M | Hospitalized injury |