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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104736103 - Westchester Co Pks/Rec/Cons Willson Woods
Inspection Information - Office: Nys Dol Pesh White Plains
Site Address:
Westchester Co Pks/Rec/Cons Willson Woods
8 Bradford Road
Mt Vernon, NY 10533
Mailing Address:
Att R. Ferraro 634 Michaelian Office Building, White Plains, NY 10601
Union Status: Union
SIC:4953
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/03/1989
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/21/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360173231 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 L | 09/28/1989 | 10/01/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and Employee #2 were collecting refuse. At the time of the accident a garbage dumpster was being emptied into the tailgate. Employee #1 was standing at the rear drivers side of the truck while Employee #2 was standing at the rear passenger side of the truck operating the controls that lift the dumpster up and over into the tailgate. The dumpster swung in the direction of Employee #1 hitting him on the right shoulder knocking him to the ground. Employee #1 was fatally injured. The investigation concluded that the container latch bars that restrain the dumpster in place were not engaged at the time of the accident.
Keywords: GARBAGE TRUCK, DUMPSTER, STRUCK BY, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104736103 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Garbage collectors |