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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300784345 - Consolidated Disposal Service
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Consolidated Disposal Service
760 Colorado St
Pasadena, CA 91101
Mailing Address:
2531 East 67th Street, Long Beach, CA 90805
Union Status: Union
SIC:8999
NAICS: 562111/Solid Waste Collection
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/22/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/22/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362508665 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:50 a.m. on December 26, 2003, Employee #1, of Consolidated Disposal Service, and another employee were rolling a trash bin to empty the bin into a trash truck. While pulling the trash bin, Employee #1 inadvertently pinned his foot between the bottom of the trash bin and a step in the walkway. His left foot was fractured and his left leg was strained. He was transported and admitted to Methodist Community Hospital for surgery. The trash bin was a three-cubic yard capacity Front Identifier Consolidated Disposal Service Back V 33558. The walkway was paved with cobblestone of various sizes. Employee interviews indicated that the trash bin was heavy with excessive trash and water that had collected from a rainstorm on the previous day.
Keywords: FRACTURE, OVERLOADED, CAUGHT BETWEEN, TRUCK, MANUAL MAT HANDLING, SPRAIN, FOOT, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300784345 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Truck drivers, light |