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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306686379 - F.D.S. Disposal, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Site Address:
F.D.S. Disposal, Inc.
Intersection Of Arkansas Terrace And Hawaii Lane
Inverness, FL 34452
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1090, Hernando, FL 34442
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4953
NAICS: 562219/Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/10/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/01/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102364650 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,650 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,650 |
| Current Penalty | $4,987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,987 |
| 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 | 11/14/2003 | 01/15/2004 | $3,675 | $4,900 | $0 | 12/09/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 11/14/2003 | 12/30/2003 | $1,312 | $1,750 | $0 | 12/09/2003 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On May 15, 2003, Employee #1, a garbage collector, was riding on the right rear platform of a PAK-MOR waste collection vehicle. As the vehicle was backing at approximately 5 mph and turning, Employee #1 jumped from the vehicle to retrieve a trash can. He slipped, fell to the ground, and was struck by the vehicle's right front wheel. Employee #1 sustained blunt impact injuries to his head, neck, trunk and extremities and was pronounced dead at the scene. A warning decal was posted on the vehicle that stated, "CAUTION, riding step shall not be used when vehicle is moving backwards." According to the owner of the company, Ina Ray, F.D.S. Disposal, Inc. does not have a policy with regards to employees riding on the rear platform when the vehicle is traveling in reverse. The company policy is that the garbage collectors wear a bright red shirt and that the operator of the vehicle maintains visual contact utilizing side mirrors whether traveling forward or in reverse.
Keywords: GARBAGE TRUCK, HEAD, SLIP, TORSO, RIDING ON EQUIPMENT, FALL, NECK, STRUCK BY, BACKING UP, WARNING SIGN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306686379 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |