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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1344260.015 - County Waste Systems, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
County Waste Systems, Inc.
985 Lincoln Road
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Mailing Address:
438 4th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 562119/Other Waste Collection
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/05/2018
Emphasis: N:Amputate, S:Amputate
Case Closed: 01/04/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1357121 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,880 | $0 | $0 | $622 | $0 | $4,502 |
| Current Penalty | $3,880 | $0 | $0 | $622 | $0 | $4,502 |
| 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 C04 I | 09/28/2018 | 10/24/2018 | $3,880 | $3,880 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A02 | 09/28/2018 | 10/24/2018 | $311 | $311 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 02002 | Other | 19040040 A | 09/28/2018 | $311 | $311 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 11:15 a.m. on July 6, 2018, Employee #1, employed by a waste hauler company, was freeing a jammed hydraulic cylinder on the hopper door that was on top of the compactor on a front load garbage truck. While Employee #1 was freeing the hydraulic cylinder, a co-worker activated the cylinder which opened the hopper door. Employee #1's legs were caught in a pinch point between the hopper door and a stationary support on top of the compactor body. His legs were injured which resulted in the right leg being amputated below the knee at the hospital.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Garbage Truck, Hopper Door, Hydraulic Cylinder, Jammed, Leg, Lockout/Tagout
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1344260.015 | 26 | M | Hospitalized injury | Garbage collectors |