Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1735670.015 - Outdoor Power Solutions Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Outdoor Power Solutions Llc
4215 Conowingo Road
Darlington, MD 21034
Mailing Address:
4215 Conowingo Road, Darlington, MD 21034
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 811411/Home and Garden Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/03/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/23/2024
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2142718 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,750 |
| Current Penalty | $2,025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,025 |
| 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 | 19100178 L02 II | 07/30/2024 | 08/30/2024 | $525 | $750 | $0 | 08/20/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100178 M02 | 07/30/2024 | 08/07/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 08/20/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 05-104(A) | 07/30/2024 | 08/07/2024 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $0 | 08/20/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19100178 L06 | 07/30/2024 | 08/07/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 08/20/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 02002 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 07/30/2024 | 08/30/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 08/20/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 02003 | Other | 19101200 H03 IV | 07/30/2024 | 08/30/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 08/20/2024 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 2:44 p.m. on March 18, 2024, Employee #1 was performing routine maintenance underneath an eXmark LZS749AKC72400 zero-turn lawn mower, raised approximately two feet above the ground, using a Budgit 1/2-ton chain hoist that was hooked directly to the roll-over bar. The hoist chain slipped, shifting the load downward, and crushing the face of Employee #1. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: Chain, Crushed, Face, Falling Object, Hoist, Lawn Mower, Load Shift, Maintenance, Slip
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1735670.015 | 20 | M | Fatality | Automobile mechanics |
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