Inspection Detail

Inspection: 125748376 - Glenn County Disposal

Inspection Information - Office: Redding District Office

Inspection Nr: 125748376

Report ID: 0950623

Date Opened: 05/08/2001

Site Address:
Glenn County Disposal
3281 Hwy 99w
Corning, CA 96021

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:4212

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 05/22/2001

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 06/27/2001

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	361713704

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201101870

Event: 12/26/2000

Employee amputates finger in compactor

On December 26, 2000, Employee #1 was operating a side loading garbage truck and collecting garbage and recyclables. After picking up a can of garbage and a plastic bag of garbage to deposit into the vehicle, he slipped and fell toward the truck as he stepped off the sidewalk. He dropped the items in his hand and reached out to stop his fall. As he did so, his left hand landed on the edge of the compactor compartment and his right hand accidentally hit the start button of the compactor. The compactor ram came down upon his left hand crushing a finger between the ram and the side of the compactor. The impact upon his hand startled him and caused him to pull his hand free from the squeeze point. As he pulled his hand free, he suffered fractures and lacerations to his finger that tore ligaments and tendons in his finger. He was hospitalized to repair the damage to the finger, but severe infection caused the doctors to amputate the finger and prevent septicemia.

Keywords: FRACTURE, GARBAGE TRUCK, AMPUTATED, FINGER, CRUSHED, CRUSHER, HAND

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125748376			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Garbage collectors

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