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Inspection Detail
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: 1636164.015 - North Central Solid Waste Authority
Inspection Information - Office: State Of New Mexico Environment Department Occupational Health & Safety Bureau
Site Address:
North Central Solid Waste Authority
36 Degrees 11'47"N, 105 Degrees 51'20"W
Dixon, NM 87527
Mailing Address:
Po Box 1230, Espanola, NM 87532
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 562213/Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/24/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1971208 | Yes | Yes |
| Accident | 1972066 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,462 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,462 |
| Current Penalty | $18,462 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,462 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 05/16/2023 | 06/12/2023 | $9,231 | $9,231 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100022 D01 | 05/16/2023 | 06/12/2023 | $9,231 | $9,231 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100022 D02 | 05/16/2023 | 06/12/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 11:30 a.m. on November 22, 2022, an employee was collecting garbage on a residential route. The employee was using a riding on a temporary step on the back of a truck. The employee was run over by a vehicle, either the garbage truck or another vehicle in the area. His legs were crushed and lacerated, and he sustained a head injury. He was transported to hospital, where his legs were amputated. He was placed into a coma and later died.
Keywords: Amputated, Crushed, Fall From Elevation, Garbage Truck, Head, Laceration, Leg, Motor Vehicle, Run Over, Struck By, Traffic Accident
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1636164.015 | 47 | M | Fatality | Garbage collectors |