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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314721481 - L Kenneth Hinkle & Son Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Allentown Area Office
Site Address:
L Kenneth Hinkle & Son Llc
2463 Davis Court Near Marshall Circle
Quakertown, PA 18951
Mailing Address:
9 New Street, Richlandtown, PA 18955
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4953
NAICS: 562219/Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/26/2011
Emphasis: S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 06/06/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101322295 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 | $0 | $7,200 |
| Current Penalty | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 | $0 | $7,200 |
| 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 | 04/13/2011 | 05/03/2011 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19040032 B04 | 04/13/2011 | 04/18/2011 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On December 16, 2010, Employee #1 was part of a three-man crew picking up trash with a 1994 rear-loading Ford trash truck. While the truck backed into a cul-de-sac, Employee #1 walked behind it. He was run over and killed. The truck had no back-up alarm or operating horn. None of the employees were wearing reflective vests.
Keywords: BACK-UP ALARM, GARBAGE TRUCK, HORN, TRUCK, REFLECTIVE VEST, RUN OVER, COMMUNICATION, BACKING UP, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314721481 | Fatality | Other | Laborers, except construction |