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Inspection: 1467677.015 - Winslow Township Dept. Of Public Works
Inspection Information - Office: Nj-Ce-Trenton (Safety) New Jersey Department Of Labor And Workforce Development
Site Address:
Winslow Township Dept. Of Public Works
125 South Route 73
Hammonton, NJ 08037
Mailing Address:
125 South Route 73, Hammonton, NJ 08037
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 561210/Facilities Support Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/16/2020
Emphasis: S:Workzone
Case Closed: 07/22/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1550316 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $900 | $0 | $7,200 |
| Current Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $900 | $0 | $7,200 |
| 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 | N.J.S.A. 34:6A-33(A) | 03/23/2020 | 07/27/2020 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19040032 A04 | 03/23/2020 | $900 | $900 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 9:15 a.m. on March 3, 2020, an employee working as a laborer for a township public works department had been assigned to remove trees that were approximately 6-inch in diameter and 15-feet long from the Northeast corner of the park. The trees were located down a slope that measured approximately 25 degrees. The operation involved the use of a Landpride rake connected to a John Deere Model 955 tractor. The employee was directed by Coworker #1 to drive the tractor uphill in a straight line while towing each tree behind the tractor. The trees were connected to the rake via a chain. When the tractor reached the top of the slope, the crew put the trees into a chipper. The employee would then proceed to drive the tractor back down the slope and the cycle would begin again. The operation had been ongoing for a few days with no reported issues. Based on interviews and written witness statements, the crew decided to move one more tree uphill before their scheduled break. The employee was driving the tractor uphill while towing a tree when it appeared that the tractor was struggling and would not be able to reach the top. The employee stated that the front wheels were coming off the ground and the rear wheels were digging into the ground. He began to attempt a k-turn under the direction of Coworker #2, with the intention of returning back down the slope. During the k-turn, the employee steered the tractor to the right when it began to tip and rolled over. The employee was injured and transported by EMS to the hospital. Coworker #2 was also transported by EMS to a different medical facility. Coworker #2 had run down the slope to render aid to the employee, but he did not sustain any serious injuries. The employee lost consciousness. He was hospitalized to treat a fractured right shoulder.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Clearing, Driving, Fracture, Hill, Insufficient Supervision, Laborer, Lost consciousness, Machine operator, Material Handling, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Roll-Over, Rolled, Shoulder, Slope, Tractor, Training, Tree, Unconsciousness, Unstable Position
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1467677.015 | 30 | M | Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction |