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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125630038 - Waste Management Of Alameda County, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Oakland District Office
Site Address:
Waste Management Of Alameda County, Inc
172 98th Ave
Oakland, CA 94603
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:4953
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/18/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/18/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361490436 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:00 a.m. on December 24, 1999, Employee #1, a garbage man for JRW Contemporary Incorporated, was operating a garbage collection truck. He was working alone on a route in Oakland. When operating the compacting blade at the rear of the truck, Employee #1 noticed that the blade was blocked from moving down by a piece of wood which was stuck under the blade. With one hand on the blade controls, Employee #1 pushed the piece of wood with his other hand to remove the block. He inadvertently activated the blade controls and caused the blade to move down and crush his fingers. His middle finger and ring finger were amputated at their top joints. He was taken to Highland Hospital in Oakland where he was hospitalized.
Keywords: GARBAGE TRUCK, AMPUTATED, FINGER, CRUSHED, BLADE, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125630038 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Garbage collectors |