Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302268990 - Western Nm Regional Solid Waste Authority
Inspection Information - Office: State Of New Mexico Environment Department Occupational Health & Safety Bureau
Site Address:
Western Nm Regional Solid Waste Authority
101 Red Mesa Rd
Thoreau, NM 87323
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1330, Thoreau, NM 87323
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9511
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/28/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/24/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100040344 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,225 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,225 |
| Current Penalty | $1,225 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,225 |
| 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 | 19100178 L01 I | 09/23/1999 | 11/10/1999 | $1,225 | $1,225 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19040002 A | 09/23/1999 | 10/06/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On June 17, 1999, Employee #1, of the Western New Mexico Solid Waste Authority in Milan, NM, was using a forklift to dump broken household appliances into waste receptacles. To dispose of a refrigerator, he traveled down an access driveway used by over-the-road haulers for unloading and loading the waste receptacles. After depositing the refrigerator, Employee #1 began backing out of the area, leaving the forks raised. He had traveled for approximately 28 ft when the right rear steering tire ran up a 12 in. embankment and the forklift overturned. Employee #1 was thrown from the driver's seat and became pinned by the top of the roll-over protection cage. Rescue personnel were called, but Employee #1 was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident.
Keywords: IND TRK OPERATOR, WORK RULES, ROPS, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, MECH MAT HANDLING, OFF LOADING, INATTENTION, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302268990 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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