Inspection Detail
Inspection: 956917.015 - Progressive Waste Solutions Of La, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Progressive Waste Solutions Of La, Inc.
1500 E. Laurel
Eunice, LA 70535
Mailing Address:
2720 Powers St, Opelousas, LA 70570
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 562111/Solid Waste Collection
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/31/2014
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/30/2014
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 869936 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | $2,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 19040039 A | 03/06/2014 | 03/21/2014 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 5:15 a.m. on December 9, 2013, an employee was collecting trash along his regularly scheduled route. As the employee exited the garbage truck to dump some garbage cans, a motor vehicle struck and pinned the employee against the garbage truck. Emergency services were contacted and, upon arrival, moved the car to retrieve the employee. The employee suffered severe injury to his lower abdominal areas and leg and lost consciousness. The employee was taken to a nearby hospital, where he died.
Keywords: Abdomen, Garbage Truck, Leg, Motor Vehicle, Pinned, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 956917.015 | 34 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |
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