Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305125106 - Iacoboni Site Specialist, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Iacoboni Site Specialist, Inc.
1501 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21702
Mailing Address:
9301 Philadelphia Road, Baltimore, MD 21237
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/13/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/16/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102353802 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a foreman, was using a concrete saw with a 7.5-inch diamond blade to cut a concrete storm water inlet valve to fit the specifications for the line before it was installed in an excavation. He was cutting the inlet valve when the saw blade struck a section of rebar inside of it. The saw kicked back, and the blade shattered as the saw moved up the outside perimeter of the inlet valve. Shattered pieces of the blade and pieces of concrete struck Employee #1 on the side of his face. He was hospitalized with severe lacerations that required over 70 sutures to close. At the time of the accident, Employee #1 was wearing a hard hat and safety glasses, and the guard for the saw blade was in place. The saw blade was in good condition and the saw was in good working order. The saw blade had been installed the previous day and had been used to cut concrete twice on that day. Subsequent investigation and review of the manufacturer's safety manual for the concrete saw indicated that the company and Employee #1 were following the recommended practices while operating the unit, and that Employee #1 was wearing the recommended safety gear.
Keywords: KICK BACK, PORTABLE POWER TOOL, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, SAW, LACERATION, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, BLADE, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305125106 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec |
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