Inspection Detail
Inspection: 14842975 - Clinton Metal Co Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Clinton Metal Co Inc
7605 Ogden Drive
Clinton, MD 20735
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5093
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/31/1984
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/26/1984
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 18 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,100 |
| Current Penalty | $500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $500 |
| 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 | 19100178 M03 | 08/29/1984 | 09/01/1984 | $300 | $300 | $0 | 09/13/1984 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01001A | Serious | 19100178 O02 | 08/29/1984 | 11/30/1984 | $500 | $500 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01001B | Serious | 19100178 M03 | 08/29/1984 | 11/30/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 19100178 E02 | 08/29/1984 | 09/01/1984 | $300 | $300 | $0 | 09/13/1984 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was standing on the top of the counterweight of a Clark forklift. As the forklift was backed off of the trailer the employee became wedged between the protective canopy and the rear cross bar of the trailer. The top of the counterweight measured approx 36.5 inches above floor level. The distance between the top of the counter weight and the top of the protective canopy measured approx 47.5 inches. The trunk of Employee #1's body was crushed, resulting in internal injuries. Surgery was required to remove the spleen, pancreas, and part of the liver. The employee received training on proper forklift operations.
Keywords: SPLEEN, COUNTERBALANCE, LIVER, CROSSARM, PANCREAS, CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, TRAILER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14842975 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Mathematical scientists, n.e.c. |
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