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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301299244 - Us Disposal Service
Inspection Information - Office: Englewood Area Office
Inspection Nr: 301299244
Report ID: 0830600
Date Opened: 10/30/1997
Site Address:
Us Disposal Service
130 West Main St.
Trinidad, CO 81082
Mailing Address:
2400 E. Main St, Trinidad, CO 81082
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4953
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/16/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/14/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101750230 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 01/26/1998 | 03/13/1998 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 01/26/1998 | 03/13/1998 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 C05 I | 01/26/1998 | 03/13/1998 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 01/26/1998 | 03/13/1998 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 01005A | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 01/26/1998 | 04/13/1998 | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 6. | 01005B | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 01/26/1998 | 04/13/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 7. | 01005C | Serious | 19100147 C05 I | 01/26/1998 | 04/13/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 8. | 01005D | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 01/26/1998 | 04/13/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 201750254
Event: 10/30/1997
EMPLOYEE IS DECAPITATED BY GARBAGE TRUCK
On October 30, 1997, Employee #1 attempted to reach into the sump area of a garbage truck while laying on the platen. He accidentally activated the hydraulic system which returned to the operating position, decapitating him.
Keywords: GARBAGE TRUCK, AMPUTATED, TRUCK, DECAPITATED, HYDRAULIC PUMP
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301299244 | Fatality | Amputation | Laborers, except construction |