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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1588949.015 - Rumpke Waste & Recycling Services
Inspection Information - Office: Toledo Area Office
Site Address:
Rumpke Waste & Recycling Services
431 Prospect Dr
Findlay, OH 45840
Mailing Address:
431 Prospect Dr, Findlay, OH 45840
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 562920/Materials Recovery Facilities
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/11/2022
Emphasis: N:Amputate, L:Piv
Case Closed: 11/01/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1883469 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $87,012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $87,012 |
| Current Penalty | $40,608 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40,608 |
| 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 | 07/29/2022 | 08/16/2022 | $10,152 | $14,502 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100178 L01 I | 07/29/2022 | 08/16/2022 | $10,152 | $14,502 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100178 M05 I | 07/29/2022 | 08/16/2022 | $0 | $14,502 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100178 O01 | 07/29/2022 | 08/16/2022 | $0 | $14,502 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005A | Serious | 19100184 C07 | 07/29/2022 | 08/16/2022 | $10,152 | $14,502 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01005B | Serious | 19100184 C13 | 07/29/2022 | 08/16/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 7. | 01006 | Serious | 19100184 D | 07/29/2022 | 08/16/2022 | $10,152 | $14,502 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 10:45 a.m. on April 11, 2022, an employee was attempting to temporarily reattach a hydraulic lifting arm of a front load refuse vehicle that had sheared off at mounting point while out on route earlier in the morning. The front load refuse vehicle was returned to the company's maintenance shop lot, where mechanics began to work on the vehicle. Employees utilized a powered industrial vehicle with a 6 foot long by 1 inch wide polyester strap to hoist and support the vehicle's hydraulic lifting arm. While the arm was suspended from the PIV's left fork, a manager positioned in the refuse vehicle's cabin began to actuate the hydraulic lifting arms back and forth in an attempt to maneuver arm into position. At this point, the strap that was supporting the lifting arm failed, causing the lifting arm to fall downward and strike the employee in the head. The employee was taken to Blanchard Valley Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The employee suffered blunt force trauma to the head, resulting in a fatality.
Keywords: Blunt force trauma, Garbage Truck, Hoist, Hoisting Mechanism, Hydraulic Crane, Hydraulic Equipment, Powered Industrial Vehicle, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1588949.015 | 56 | M | Fatality | Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics |