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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305538126 - Burke Mountain Operating Company
Inspection Information - Office: Vt Department Of Labor - Vosha
Site Address:
Burke Mountain Operating Company
2535 Mountain Rd
East Burke, VT 05832
Mailing Address:
Po Box 247, East Burke, VT 05832
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7999
NAICS: 713920/Skiing Facilities
Inspection Type: Prog Other
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/22/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/06/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102061496 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,500 |
| Current Penalty | $6,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 I | 07/11/2005 | 07/29/2005 | $2,000 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 07/11/2005 | 07/29/2005 | $2,000 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100147 C06 IC | 07/11/2005 | 07/29/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100147 C06 II | 07/11/2005 | 07/29/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01003 | Serious | 19100219 F01 | 07/11/2005 | 07/29/2005 | $2,000 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On March 5, 2005, Employee #1 was engaged in the maintenance of the J-Bar Lift at the Burke Mountain Ski Area. Employee #1 was applying grease to the ring and pinion gear of the lift drive system. Employee #1 failed to properly shut down and lockout the lift while applying the grease with the lift was in operation. At some point during this action, the gears caught the grease gun at the mesh point and pulled the gun and Employee #1's right forearm into the operating gears. Employee #1 suffered serious injury to the arm and hand, and was admitted to the hospital. He received treatment, which included amputation of the arm, below the elbow.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FOREARM, CAUGHT BETWEEN, ARM, GEAR, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305538126 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |