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Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1576915.015 - Mid Nebraska Disposal, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Omaha Area Office
Site Address:
Mid Nebraska Disposal, Inc.
7337 W Blender Rd
Grand Island, NE 68803
Mailing Address:
3080 W. 2nd Street, Grand Island, NE 68803
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 562111/Solid Waste Collection
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference:
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1864212 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 14 | 2 | 1 | 17 | ||
| Current Violations | 15 | 1 | 1 | 17 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $134,865 | $203,038 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $337,903 |
| Current Penalty | $109,886 | $75,114 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $185,000 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100022 A01 | 07/27/2022 | $5,801 | $5,801 | $0 | 08/17/2022 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100141 A05 | 07/27/2022 | 08/22/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 08/17/2022 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100029 B01 | 07/27/2022 | 08/22/2022 | $10,151 | $10,151 | $0 | 08/17/2022 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100036 B01 | 07/27/2022 | $7,252 | $7,252 | $0 | 08/17/2022 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100146 C02 | 07/27/2022 | 08/22/2022 | $10,151 | $10,151 | $0 | 08/17/2022 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100146 C04 | 07/27/2022 | 08/22/2022 | $10,151 | $10,151 | $0 | 08/17/2022 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 7. | 01006 | Serious | 19100146 D02 | 07/27/2022 | 08/22/2022 | $10,151 | $10,151 | $0 | 08/17/2022 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 8. | 01007 | Serious | 19100146 D03 | 07/27/2022 | 08/22/2022 | $0 | $10,151 | $0 | 08/17/2022 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 9. | 01008 | Serious | 19100146 D04 | 07/27/2022 | 08/22/2022 | $10,151 | $10,151 | $0 | 08/17/2022 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 10. | 01009 | Serious | 19100146 D06 | 07/27/2022 | 08/22/2022 | $10,151 | $10,151 | $0 | 08/17/2022 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 11. | 01010 | Serious | 19100146 D09 | 07/27/2022 | 08/22/2022 | $0 | $10,151 | $0 | 08/17/2022 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 12. | 01011 | Serious | 19100146 D10 | 07/27/2022 | 08/22/2022 | $0 | $10,151 | $0 | 08/17/2022 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 13. | 01012 | Serious | 19100146 G01 | 07/27/2022 | 08/22/2022 | $10,151 | $10,151 | $0 | 08/17/2022 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 14. | 01013 | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 07/27/2022 | 08/22/2022 | $10,151 | $10,151 | $0 | 08/17/2022 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 15. | 01014 | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 07/27/2022 | 08/22/2022 | $0 | $10,151 | $0 | 08/17/2022 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 16. | 02001 | Serious | 19100146 C01 | 07/27/2022 | 08/22/2022 | $15,625 | $101,519 | $0 | 08/17/2022 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 17. | 02002 | Willful | 19100147 D04 I | 07/27/2022 | 08/22/2022 | $75,114 | $101,519 | $0 | 08/17/2022 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 18. | 03001 | Other | 19100157 E03 | 07/27/2022 | 08/22/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 08/17/2022 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At 1:30 a.m. on February 7, 2022, an employee was operating a cardboard baler. The employee got caught inside the baler's hopper. The employee was killed, and both legs were amputated.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Baler, Caught In, Crushed, Hopper, Leg
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1576915.015 | 20 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |