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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304709686 - United Parcel Service
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
United Parcel Service
14841 Sweitzer Lane
Laurel, MD 20707
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:4215
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/05/2001
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/05/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100968817 |
Investigation Summary
On August 17, 2001, Employee #1 was standing next to a box conveyor as another coworker unloaded packages from his truck. The coworker was placing them on the box conveyor one at a time. As the coworker worked, the coworker improperly placed one of the packages upon the box conveyor, which fell off as it travel up the box conveyor belt. The falling package struck the support structure of the box conveyor causing it to roll. As the box conveyor rolled, it ran over Employee #1's feet resulting in abrasions and contusions to his toes. The injuries sustained in the accident did not require hospitalization.
Keywords: STRUCTURE MOVING, ABRASION, CONVEYOR, STRUCK BY, CONVEYOR BELT, FALLING OBJECT, RUN OVER, CONTUSION, FOOT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304709686 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Truck drivers, light |