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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1253949.015 - Allied Waste Systems, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Toledo Area Office
Site Address:
Allied Waste Systems, Inc.
2946 Us Route 68 North
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Mailing Address:
2946 Us Route 68 North, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 562111/Solid Waste Collection
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/10/2017
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 11/27/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1248413 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $25,350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,350 |
| Current Penalty | $7,436 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,436 |
| 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 | 19100147 C07 I | 11/09/2017 | 11/29/2017 | $0 | $12,675 | $0 | 12/05/2017 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 D05 I | 11/09/2017 | 11/29/2017 | $7,436 | $12,675 | $0 | 12/05/2017 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:34 p.m. on August 1st, 2017, an employee was working to identify a potential hydraulic leak on the side arm of the Refuge Truck Number 2401. A coworker was assisting and helped identify a potential location where leaks often occur, which was at a cap/bolt on top of the arm. The employee lifted the side arm and began to loosen the bolt, when the hydraulic pressure suddenly released, the side arm came down, crushing the employee's right arm between the side arm and the cab of the truck. The local Fire Department had to use the Jaws of Life to get the employee out, and he was eventually air lifted to a nearby hospital. There were no immediate witnesses to the incident and weather was not a factor. The employee was trained in general lockout/tagout, but was unfamiliar with the hydraulic system on this truck and was unsure how to properly control the energy.
Keywords: Crushed, Garbage Truck, Hydraulic Fluid, Lockout/Tagout, Pressure Release, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1253949.015 | 20 | M | Hospitalized injury | Mechanical engineering technicians |