Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304089725 - Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc.
Amtrack Station, 5 Amtrack Way
Baltimore, MD 21240
Mailing Address:
8243 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard, Pasadena, MD 21122
Union Status: Union
SIC:1799
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/27/2000
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/15/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100967686 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,700 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 19260550 A01 | 02/07/2001 | 02/11/2001 | $0 | $4,100 | $0 | 02/12/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19260550 A05 | 02/07/2001 | 02/11/2001 | $0 | $3,600 | $0 | 02/12/2001 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, the superintendent of an auger pile drilling operation, was standing near a crane drilling rig when a 315 lb. cheek weight fell off of the crane hook 60 ft in the air, landing several feet from him. The impact, caused earth and mud to explode and throw Employee #1 into the air. He suffered cracked ribs and a bruised lung and chest pains. He was not hospitalized for his injuries.
Keywords: SUSPENDED LOAD, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, CRANE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304089725 | Non Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Supervisors, n.e.c. |
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