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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312780810 - Potomac Disposal, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Potomac Disposal, Inc.
3819 Palmira Lane
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Mailing Address:
14815 Dover Road, Rockville, MD 20906
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4212
NAICS: 562111/Solid Waste Collection
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/22/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/30/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102362886 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | ||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $8,000 | $0 | $700 | $1,200 | $0 | $9,900 |
| Current Penalty | $4,860 | $0 | $380 | $620 | $0 | $5,860 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100132 A | 01/23/2009 | 01/30/2009 | $1,150 | $1,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 01/23/2009 | 02/25/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100132 F01 | 01/23/2009 | 02/25/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002A | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 01/23/2009 | 02/25/2009 | $1,360 | $2,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01002B | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 01/23/2009 | 02/25/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01002C | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 01/23/2009 | 02/25/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01003 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 01/23/2009 | 01/30/2009 | $2,350 | $4,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 02001 | Repeat | 19040004 A | 01/23/2009 | 01/30/2009 | $380 | $700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 03001A | Other | 19100132 D02 | 01/23/2009 | 02/25/2009 | $310 | $600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 03001B | Other | 19100132 F04 | 01/23/2009 | 02/25/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 03002A | Other | 19100147 C06 II | 01/23/2009 | 02/25/2009 | $310 | $600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 03002B | Other | 19100147 C07 IV | 01/23/2009 | 02/25/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On November 12, 2008, Employee #1 and a coworker were using a side-load garbage truck to collect recyclable materials. Employee #1 was working the paper collection side and the coworker was working the glass and plastic side. The truck was equipped with compactors on both sides and each side could be operated either independently or together, depending upon the settings. There was an operational audible alarm to warn the worker on the opposite side when a compactor was in motion. As Employee #1 reached into the compactor on the paper side to clean it out, either he or the coworker engaged the compactor. Employee #1 was pinned in the compactor and was killed.
Keywords: GARBAGE TRUCK, PINNED, ALARM, CRUSHED, TRUCK, TRASH COMPACTOR, COMMUNICATION, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312780810 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Garbage collectors |