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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313637290 - Premier Lawn Services Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Premier Lawn Services Inc
9050 Juntion Drive
Annapolis Junction, MD 20701
Mailing Address:
3297 Rosemary Lane, West Friendship, MD 21794
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0782
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/15/2009
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/28/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102594785 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,800 |
| 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 | 19100243 E01 II | 11/09/2009 | 11/18/2009 | $1,050 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100243 E02 III | 11/09/2009 | 11/18/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 50104 A | 11/09/2009 | 11/18/2009 | $1,750 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 12, 2009, Employee #1 was cutting grass along a pathway at the top of a slope ranging from 20 degrees to 35 degrees. This portion of the pathway was 36 inches to 60 inches wide. The lawnmower was 72 inches wide at the blade housing, and 57.5 inches to 58 inches wide at the outer edge of the front and rear tires, respectively. At the point where the pathway was 3 feet wide, the right rear tire of the lawnmower began sliding towards the downhill side of the slope. Employee #1 lost control of the riding lawnmower, and it careened down the 27.5-degree portion of the slope. The riding mower went nose first over a retainer wall, dropped 10 feet, and landed upside down on top of Employee #1. Employee sustained traumatic injuries to his head, chest, shoulders, and arms. He was killed at the scene of the accident. According to the lawnmower manufacturer, the lawnmower was not required to be equipped with a rollover protective structure because it was not equipped with seatbelts. The manufacturer also stated that the riding mower was not to be operated on or near slopes greater than 15 degrees.
Keywords: CHEST, HEAD, SHOULDER, PINNED, LAWN MOWER, STRUCK BY, ARM, FALLING OBJECT, LOST CONTROL, SLOPE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313637290 | Fatality | Fracture | Supervisors, cleaning and building service workers |