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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313037277 - Black Gold Farms, A Cooperative Association
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Black Gold Farms, A Cooperative Association
5615 Rhodesdale Vienna Road
Rhodesdale, MD 21659
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0134
NAICS: 111211/Potato Farming
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/01/2009
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 06/03/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102363223 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,290 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,290 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 05/08/2009 | 06/25/2009 | $1,107 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19101200 F05 I | 05/08/2009 | 05/18/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19101200 F05 II | 05/08/2009 | 05/18/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 05/08/2009 | 06/25/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01002A | Serious | 19280057 A06 | 05/08/2009 | 06/25/2009 | $933 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01002B | Serious | 19280057 A07 | 05/08/2009 | 05/18/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01002C | Serious | 19280057 C02 II | 05/08/2009 | 05/18/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01003 | Serious | 19280057 C02 I | 05/08/2009 | 05/18/2009 | $3,250 | $3,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On March 20, 2009, Employee #1 was sweeping and cleaning up potatoes from beneath a piece of farmstead equipment used to off-load and pile potatoes. Employee #1's right hand became caught in an unguarded sprocket and chain assembly, causing the amputation of his pinky finger. Employee #1 also suffered injuries to the remaining three fingers of his right hand and was hospitalized.
Keywords: CHAIN, AMPUTATED, FINGER, CLEANING, FARM MACHINERY, CAUGHT BY, SPROCKET, HAND, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313037277 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Farm workers |