Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303266894 - Shelter Systems Limited
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Shelter Systems Limited
633 Stone Chapel Road
Westminster, MD 21157
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2439
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/14/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/14/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100966209 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $7,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,875 |
| Current Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 II | 03/14/2000 | 04/16/2000 | $750 | $3,450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 03/14/2000 | 04/16/2000 | $750 | $3,450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 19100219 F03 | 03/14/2000 | 03/17/2000 | $500 | $975 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 03001 | Other | 19100147 C07 IV | 03/14/2000 | 04/16/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
An Idaco angle saw had been turned off but blade continued to turn due to stored energy. Employee #1 removed the guard and reached into the area with an air nozzle for the purpose of using compressed air to blow sawdust off saw. Employee #1 inadvertently touched saw, causing amputation of the middle finger on his left hand. He was hospitalized for his injuries.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, SAW, BLADE, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303266894 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Slicing and cutting machine operators |
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