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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1482478.015 - Ron Hartman Concrete, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Pittsburgh Area Office
Site Address:
Ron Hartman Concrete, Inc.
123 Hutchman Road
Mars, PA 16046
Mailing Address:
444 Portman Road, Butler, PA 16002
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238110/Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/09/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/22/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1618324 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,470 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,470 |
| Current Penalty | $1,735 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,735 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 09/15/2020 | 09/21/2020 | $1,735 | $3,470 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 11:00 a.m. on July 7, 2020, an employee was using a 14" Stihl cutoff saw to cut an 8" ID PVC pipe, measuring 20 feet in length, into a 112-inch section. During the cutting process, the pipe pinched the saw blade, causing the saw to rotate forward. The tool swung around and struck the employee in the chest. As a result of the incident, the employee suffered a severe laceration requiring over 140 stitches and surgery, along with a broken sternum. This incident underscores the importance of maintaining proper handling techniques and safety precautions when operating power saws in construction environments.
Keywords: Blade, Chest, Laceration, Pinched, Saw, Stitches, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1482478.015 | 56 | M | Hospitalized injury | Concrete and terrazzo finishers |