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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311493266 - Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc.
5200 Block Of Buckeystown Pike
Frederick, MD 21704
Mailing Address:
4959 New Design Road, Frederick, MD 21704
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8711
NAICS: 541330/Engineering Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/10/2007
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/02/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102361169 |
Investigation Summary
On September 10, 2007, an employee, a drill operator, was drilling and grouting holes and underground caverns that were discovered previously due to a sink hole that developed in an area. The employee had finished drilling the last hole and pulled the drill from the hole. He began to back up and the ground collapsed, sending the drill and him into a sink hole. The sink hole was approximately 10 feet in diameter and up to 6 feet deep. He was thrown from the drill operator's station, narrowly missing the falling mast of the drill. He received soft tissue injuries to his legs and back and was hospitalized.
Keywords: MACHINE OPERATOR, DRILL RIG--NON-OIL, WORK SURFACE, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311493266 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Drillers, earth |