Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306060195 - Chavis Home Builders, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Chavis Home Builders, Inc.
3162 Charles Street
Fallston, MD 21047
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 630, 2258 Baldwin Mill Road, Fallston, MD 21047
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1521
NAICS: 236115/New Single-Family Housing Construction (except Operative Builders)
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/26/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/14/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102354339 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,350 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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 IV | 03/18/2003 | 03/23/2003 | $300 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100266 D01 VI | 03/18/2003 | 03/23/2003 | $400 | $900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100266 D01 VIIB | 03/18/2003 | 03/23/2003 | $400 | $900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 19100266 D06 II | 03/18/2003 | 03/23/2003 | $1,500 | $2,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02002 | Serious | 19100266 H01 I | 03/18/2003 | 03/23/2003 | $400 | $900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On December 19, 2002, Employee #1 was performing a site clearing prior to beginning construction on a new home. The employee was operating a chipping machine when he was struck and killed by a tree cut down by another employee. The tree was estimated to be more than 70 feet in height and 8 to 10 inches in diameter.
Keywords: TREE FELLING, PPE, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, CHIPPER, TREE, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306060195 | Fatality | Other | Helpers, construction trades |
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