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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312359714 - Waste Management Of Alameda County,Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Oakland District Office
Site Address:
Waste Management Of Alameda County,Inc.
10840 Altamont Pass Rd
Livermore, CA 94551
Mailing Address:
2615 Davis St, San Leandro, CA 94577
Union Status: Union
SIC:4212
NAICS: 562111/Solid Waste Collection
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/21/2010
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/10/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361576648 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $18,750 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $750 |
| 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 | 3203 A07 E | 10/04/2010 | 10/22/2010 | $750 | $750 | $0 | 10/25/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3210 B | 10/04/2010 | 10/22/2010 | $0 | $18,000 | $0 | 10/25/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:00 pm, on May 7, 2010 Employee #1, a transfer truck driver of Waste Management of Alameda County, Inc., fell from a ladder mounted on the front of a trailer. Employee #1 fell approximately 11 ft. while trying to throw a tarp over a piece of wood that was sticking out from the trailer. While Employee #1 was standing on the ladder rung and throwing the tarp sideway, he lost his balance and fell. Employee #1 hit his head first on the metal ladder then fell to the ground causing serious injuries. Employee #1 sustained head trauma, eye injury, fractured and deformed left wrist. Employee #1 was transported by helicopter to Eden Medical Center Trauma Unit in Castro Valley, CA for treatment.
Keywords: EYE, FRACTURE, HEAD, EMERGENCY RESPONSE, LADDER, TRUCK, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312359714 | Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Truck drivers, heavy |