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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 14822951 - Elliott Wilson Trucks
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Elliott Wilson Trucks
327 N. Aurora St.
Easton, MD 21601
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box401, Easton, MD 21601
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5511
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/19/1985
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/08/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360615504 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $350 |
| Current Penalty | $350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $350 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100169 B02 | 10/16/1985 | 10/18/1985 | $350 | $350 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100169 B03 I | 10/16/1985 | 10/18/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 890032 E A | 10/16/1985 | 10/18/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02002 | Other | 890032 F A | 10/16/1985 | 10/18/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02003 | Other | 890032 H A | 10/16/1985 | 10/18/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WENT TO A DIESEL TRUCK REPAIR SHOP ON A SATURDAY TO BORROW A PORTABLE AIR RECEIVER FOR HIS PERSONAL USE. WHILE IN THE SHOP HE STARTED TO FILL THE AIR RECEIVER WITH AIR FROM A LARGE COMPRESSOR/RECEIVER. HE WAS BENDING OVER, OR KNEELING ON THE FLOOR OVER, THE PORTABLE AIR RECEIVER, HOLDING AN AIR CHUCK ON THE VALVE STEM WHILE FILLING THE TANK. ONE END OF THE AIR RECEIVER RUPTURED. THE TANK END PIECE CAME OFF UNDER PRESSURE AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE IN THE NECK, SEVERING HIS SPINAL CORD. THE AIR RECEIVER WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A SPRING LOADED RELIEF VALVE; NOR DID IT HAVE A DRAIN PIPE AND VALVE. APPROXIMATELY 140 PSI OF AIR WAS BEING CHARGED INTO THE TANK FROM A COMPRESSOR/RECEIVER OPERATING AT 190 PSI. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS KILLED INSTANTLY. THE EMPLOYER ALLOWED HIS EMPLOYEES TO DO PERSONAL WORK ON THEIR OWN TIME AT THE WORK SITE.
Keywords: AIR RECEIVER, SPINE, RUPTURE, HIGH PRESSURE, VALVE, NECK, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14822951 | Fatality | Other | Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics |