Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311734735 - Heritage Breeders, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Heritage Breeders, Llc
23423 Taylors Trail Road
Mardela Springs, MD 21837
Mailing Address:
10789 Stewart Neck Road, Princess Anne, MD 21853
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8731
NAICS: 541710/ Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/04/2008
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 01/23/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102361615 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,250 | $0 | $0 | $700 | $0 | $3,950 |
| Current Penalty | $3,250 | $0 | $0 | $700 | $0 | $3,950 |
| 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 | 19100212 A01 | 01/09/2008 | 01/17/2008 | $3,250 | $3,250 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001A | Other | 19101200 F05 I | 01/09/2008 | 01/17/2008 | $700 | $700 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001B | Other | 19101200 F05 II | 01/09/2008 | 01/17/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was cutting 0.75-in. PVC pipe with a Ryobi, 10-in. table saw. Employee #1 had just finished cutting sections of PVC pipe for the construction of feed conversion cages used for chickens. Employee #1 had turned the saw off and was putting on his jacket when his left hand came in contact with the still turning, unguarded saw blade. Employee #1 suffered severe lacerations to his left hand including the amputation of his left ring finger above the middle knuckle and was hospitalized.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, LACERATION, BLADE, HAND, UNGUARDED, TABLE SAW
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311734735 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |
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