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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314720160 - Gorski Trash Removal Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Allentown Area Office
Site Address:
Gorski Trash Removal Inc.
939 Cedar Lane
Penns Park, PA 18943
Mailing Address:
975 Cedar Lane, Penns Park, PA 18943
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4953
NAICS: 562920/Materials Recovery Facilities
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/03/2010
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 05/11/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101322246 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Current Penalty | $700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $700 |
| 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 | 12/03/2010 | 12/08/2010 | $350 | $500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 12/03/2010 | 03/01/2011 | $350 | $500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 12/03/2010 | 03/01/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 12/03/2010 | 03/01/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On September 11, 2010, Employee #1 was performing maintenance on the rear lift gate (approximately 2 tons) of a trash truck. The gate's hydraulic mechanism was shut off and it was supported by a 4 in. by 4 in. board. When the board gave way, the gate fell onto Employee #1's head, crushing his skull. He was killed.
Keywords: GARBAGE TRUCK, HEAD, TAILGATE, OVERLOADED, CRUSHED, TRUCK, FALLING OBJECT, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314720160 | Fatality | Fracture | Garbage collectors |