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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125500843 - County Of Sonoma Integrated Waste Management
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
County Of Sonoma Integrated Waste Management
500 Meecham Rd
Petaluma, CA 95492
Mailing Address:
2410 County Center Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Union Status: Union
SIC:4953
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/13/1996
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/14/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362135907 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| 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 | Other | 5251 A | 06/13/1996 | 06/13/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3203 A07 | 06/13/1996 | 06/13/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Other | 5595 A | 06/13/1996 | 06/13/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a temporary, part-time worker, was operating a garbage compactor. He was in the equipment cab loading a Weinberg 6 mm, 22 caliber signal pistol when it discharged. Employee #1 sustained trauma to his left hand, including the amputation of several fingers. The accident was caused by a lack of training and use of an inappropriate loading method.
Keywords: SEVERED, FINGER, WORK RULES, INEXPERIENCE, UNTRAINED, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125500843 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Miscellaneous material moving equipment operators |