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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311329098 - Mashuda Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Pittsburgh Area Office
Site Address:
Mashuda Corporation
427 Telegraph Road
Brownsville, PA 15417
Mailing Address:
21101 Route 19, Cranberry Twp., PA 16066
Union Status: Union
SIC:1611
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/21/2008
Emphasis: L:Loto, S:Commercial Constr, S:Hwy Street Bridge Constr
Case Closed: 03/20/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100541507 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,500 |
| Current Penalty | $7,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,900 |
| 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 H04 III | 01/07/2009 | 03/01/2009 | $6,200 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100266 I01 | 01/07/2009 | 03/01/2009 | $1,700 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100266 I03 II | 01/07/2009 | 03/01/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On October 20, 2008, Employee #1, an operator of a Morbark Wood Chipper, and a coworker, a laborer, were clearing the clogged chipper interior of the chipper hood and chute area. The coworker cleared the chute area, while it was in the open position. As the labor was sent atop of the chipper hood to release the hood pins, Employee #1 placed himself between the chipper hood frame and the open chute of the machine. He inadvertently moved the handle with his body, while clearing the wood from inside the chipper area. Since the chute was not locked out, it lowered onto Employee #1, pinning and crushing him between the chipper frame and chute of the chipper. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: CHEST, CLEARANCE, WOOD CHIPS, PIN, CONTROL LEVER, MACHINE OPERATOR, CONSTRUCTION, CHIPPER, CLOGGED, CRUSHED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311329098 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |