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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1473496.015 - Cinnaminson Township Dpw
Inspection Information - Office: Nj-Ce-Trenton (Safety) New Jersey Department Of Labor And Workforce Development
Site Address:
Cinnaminson Township Dpw
1601 Union Landing Road
Cinnaminson, NJ 08077
Mailing Address:
1621 Riverton Road, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 561210/Facilities Support Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/07/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/14/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1580562 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,900 |
| Current Penalty | $4,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,900 |
| 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 | N.J.S.A. 34:6A-33(A) | 10/16/2020 | 12/04/2020 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 8:00 a.m. on April 28, 2020, Employee #1 was operating a Hustler Zero Turn Ride-On mower (Model 929950 / Serial Number 11121511) to cut grass approximately 10 feet from the water's edge. There were no reported witnesses to the accident. Based on observation of the incident scene, Employee # 1 operated the mower towards the body of water in an attempt to avoid a large plant. The mower got within 5 feet of the water's edge. It was probable that the left tire/wheel assembly of the mower encountered soft soil conditions as well as an increasingly steep slope which caused the mower to roll over into the water. Preliminary measurements of the slope read between 20 to 30 degrees towards the water. Upon examination of police department body-cam video and examination of the mower, it was likely that the mower's roll over protection structure (ROPS) was not secured in an upright position at the time of the incident. Further, Employee #1 was not wearing the mower's seatbelt. Employee #1 was killed as a result of drowning.
Keywords: Caught Between, Cutting, Drowning, Lawn Mower, Roll-Over, Seat Belt, Water
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1473496.015 | 64 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |