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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303824346 - Acme Waste Systems Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Boston North Area Office
Site Address:
Acme Waste Systems Inc.
49 Stonybrook Road
Westford, MA 01866
Mailing Address:
1071 Main Street, Woburn, MA 01801
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4212
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/28/2002
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/23/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200776532 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $500 |
| 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 | 01/06/2003 | 02/24/2003 | $500 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On or about August 28, 2002, Employee #1, of Acme Waste Systems, Inc., was loading garbage into the back of a truck when a coworker activated the packing blade, crushing Employee #1's hand. Apparently, two coworkers left Employee #1 alone after his injury to finish collecting garbage on the street. He was subsequently hospitalized for treatment.
Keywords: GARBAGE TRUCK, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, COMMUNICATION, HAND, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303824346 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |