Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310833744 - John C. Holland Enterprises
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Norfolk (Regional Office) - Safety 0355112
Site Address:
John C. Holland Enterprises
4801 Nansemond Parkway
Suffolk, VA 23435
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4953
NAICS: 562212/Solid Waste Landfill
Inspection Type: Planned
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/27/2007
Emphasis: L:Fri, L:Hvyequip
Case Closed: 04/16/2007
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | Serious | 510001 A | 03/27/2007 | 04/06/2007 | $750 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | VAC0120 | 03/27/2007 | 04/06/2007 | $750 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 03/27/2007 | 04/29/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On February 10, 2007, an employee, a heavy equipment operator at a landfill, was operating a Caterpillar 330 traced material handler equipped with a grapple to move logs and roots to burn pile. The front end of the tracks dropped into soft soil, abruptly tilting the Caterpillar approximately 15 degrees forwards. The high cab of the Caterpillar, which hinged at the front to facilitate transportation, was not fully secured to the chassis in the rear, and it swung 90 degrees over the front of the machine. The employee was not wearing the provided seat belt to secure him in the cab. The employee was thrown in the cab, suffering broken legs, a broken ankle and head injuries. First aid responders from the landfill employer responded, and the emergency medical services were summoned. The employee was transported by helicopter to a local hospital, where he was admitted to intensive care and treated for fractured leg.
Keywords: FRACTURE, UNSECURED, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, STRUCK AGAINST, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, SEAT BELT, ANKLE, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310833744 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Miscellaneous material moving equipment operators |
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