Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104434410 - Laidlaw Waste Systems
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Laidlaw Waste Systems
Goldmine Rd
Olney, MD 20832
Mailing Address:
Goldmine Board, Olney, MD 20832
Union Status: Union
SIC:4953
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/25/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/06/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360622468 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,170 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,170 |
| Current Penalty | $70 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $70 |
| 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 | 890032 A | 05/21/1990 | 05/24/1990 | $70 | $670 | $0 | 06/01/1990 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 890033 E | 05/21/1990 | 05/24/1990 | $500 | $500 | $0 | 06/01/1990 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was riding on the rear driver's side step of a trash truck, using one hand to hold onto a handle bar. He apparently started to swing his foot up onto the back of the hopper when he lost his balance and fell from the truck while it was backing up. Employee #1 was struck in the chest and head by the truck's right rear tire and killed.
Keywords: CHEST, GARBAGE TRUCK, HEAD, WORK RULES, CRUSHED, FALL, LOST BALANCE, RUN OVER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104434410 | Fatality | Other | Garbage collectors |
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