Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125899187 - Waste Management
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Waste Management
41-575 Eclectic Street
Palm Desert, CA 92260
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: 03/19/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/21/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362445603 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $935 | $0 | $935 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $450 | $0 | $450 |
| 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 | 342 A | 06/17/1999 | 06/22/1999 | $300 | $375 | $0 | 07/06/1999 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3314 A | 06/17/1999 | 06/22/1999 | $150 | $560 | $0 | 07/06/1999 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
On December 31, 1998, two mechanics were working on a vehicle. Employee #1 was checking the solenoid and placed his hand on the engine belt. When the other employee started the vehicle's engine, Employee #1's finger was caught in and amputated by the moving engine belt. He was transported to Eisenhower Medical Center where surgeons reattached his finger.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, VEHICLE, MECHANIC, LOCKOUT, TRUCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125899187 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics |
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