Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309920619 - L W Wolfe Enterprises Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
L W Wolfe Enterprises Inc
10109 Mapleville Road
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Mailing Address:
P O Box 119, 10730 Baltimore National Pike, Myersville, MD 21773
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2951
NAICS: 324121/Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/06/2006
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Crushed-By, S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 06/30/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102358942 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 2 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 5 | 2 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,312 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,312 |
| Current Penalty | $3,312 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,312 |
| 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 | 50104 A | 05/22/2006 | 05/27/2006 | $1,875 | $1,875 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001A | Serious | 19100219 D01 | 05/22/2006 | 05/25/2006 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001B | Serious | 19100219 F01 | 05/22/2006 | 05/25/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 19100253 A03 | 05/22/2006 | 05/25/2006 | $312 | $312 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 04001 | Serious | 19100305 B02 | 05/22/2006 | 05/25/2006 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 05001A | Serious | 09122303 A | 05/22/2006 | 05/25/2006 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 05001B | Serious | 09122303 B | 05/22/2006 | 05/25/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 06001 | Other | 19100157 E02 | 05/22/2006 | 05/25/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 06002 | Other | 19100157 E03 | 05/22/2006 | 05/25/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On March 16, 2006, Employee #1 was working at the asphalt conveyor, which was located near the cold feed hoppers. The operating conveyor belt was out of alignment, and Employee #1 was adjusting it. He was wearing a jean jacket, which got caught in the conveyor belt. The belt was running at a speed of approximately 150 feet per minute and pulled him into the conveyor system. By coincidence, at the same time Employee #1 was pulled into the system, Employee #2, the conveyor operator, stopped the conveyor system, because no more asphalt was needed. Employee #2 walked down to the cold feed hoppers to locate Employee #1, because he had not returned. Employee #2 found Employee #1 lodged in the conveyor system. Employee #2 contacted emergency medical services and cut the conveyor belt to release Employee #1. Employee #1 was flown to a trauma center. Employee #1 sustained fractured bones and suffered ligament and nerve damage to his shoulder. He was hospitalized for approximately two weeks and required extensive rehabilitation.
Keywords: CLOTHING, FRACTURE, MAINTENANCE, SHOULDER, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BY, LOCKOUT, CONVEYOR, CONVEYOR BELT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309920619 | Hospitalized injury | Dislocation | Machine operators, not specified |
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