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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104454046 - J V Wells, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
J V Wells, Inc.
Po Box 520, San Domingo Road
Sharptown, MD 21861
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2421
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/08/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/13/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360211221 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 responded to the head saw area of a plant where a piece of equipment was malfunctioning. After controlling and locking appropriate energy sources, Employee #1 climbed the equipment's structure, rather than using a portable ladder, to access the top of the equipment and determine if a limit switch was defective. During his ascent, he fell and landed on a pile of sawdust the headsaw had created. After landing on his feet, Employee #1 lost his balance again and fell headfirst into the axle of a board unit (crane-like device that removes logs from trucks and places them onto a conveyor). He sustained minor head injuries for which he was treated at the Peninsula General Hospital in Salisbury, MD. Employee #1 was aware that portable ladders were available. He was also aware of the existing policy that ladders should be used to access all elevations.
Keywords: HEAD, REPAIR, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, FALL, LOST BALANCE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104454046 | Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Machinery maintenance occupations |