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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303996185 - John G. Class
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
John G. Class
5503 Wexford Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
Mailing Address:
7001 New Cut Road, Kingsville, MD 21087
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/01/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/06/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100967587 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 5 | 9 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 5 | 9 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $11,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,100 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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 | 19100266 D01 VI | 12/26/2000 | 12/29/2000 | $1,000 | $3,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100266 D06 I | 12/26/2000 | 12/29/2000 | $1,000 | $3,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001A | Serious | 19100266 D01 IV | 12/26/2000 | 12/29/2000 | $1,000 | $1,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001B | Serious | 19100266 D01 VIIB | 12/26/2000 | 12/29/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02001C | Serious | 19100266 I01 | 12/26/2000 | 01/28/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 03001 | Serious | 09122019 B01 | 12/26/2000 | 12/29/2000 | $1,000 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 04001 | Other | 19100266 D02 I | 12/26/2000 | 12/29/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 04002 | Other | 19100266 I07 I | 12/26/2000 | 01/28/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 04003 | Other | 19100266 I07 II | 12/26/2000 | 01/28/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 04004 | Other | 19100266 I10 I | 12/26/2000 | 01/28/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 04005 | Other | 19100266 I11 | 12/26/2000 | 12/29/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 28, 2000, Employees #1, #2, and #3, as well as three coworkers were engaged in tree removal work in a residential neighborhood. One coworker was in the tree at an undetermined height, cutting limbs from the tree, while Employees #1, #2 and two other employees were securing a rope that was rigged through the crotch of a tree above the limb being cut. As the coworker in the tree was completing the cut, the limb broke away from the tree, swinging toward Employees #1 and #2, and two other employees holding the rope. Two coworkers released the rope. Employees #1 and #2 did not, and they were pulled toward the coworkers. Employee #1 sustained fatal head injuries. Employee #2 sustained a severe concussion and was hospitalized. Employee #3 sustained minor leg injuries, while attempting to exit the area. The employer had failed to provide and require the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
Keywords: HEAD, TREE LIMB, PPE, ROPE, LACERATION, CONCUSSION, LOGGING, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303996185 | Fatality | Other | Supervisors, forestry and logging workers | ||
| 2 | 303996185 | Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Supervisors, forestry and logging workers | ||
| 3 | 303996185 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Supervisors, forestry and logging workers |