HomeMy WebLinkAboutLOSS PREVENTION - 07/10/2003 - DATE: July 10, 2003
TO: Gary E. Parrin, Village Manager
All Department Heads
FROM: Loss Prevention Committee
SUBJECT: Loss Prevention Committee Meeting Minutes—July 10, 2003
The meeting was called to order at 8:40 A.M. at the Village Hall.
Present: Jack Gray, Chairman
Jim Forde, Deputy Fire Chief
Pam Kuc, Housing Inspector
Diane Hunter, Finance Department Secretary
Excused: Larry Hammar, Deputy Police Chief
The minutes were approved for the meeting of May 8, 2003
Review Current Reports: Thirty eight (38) incidents
Tabled Reports: None
Old Business:
EVOC Program: Has been tentatively scheduled for September or October.
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New Business:
♦ Blood-borne pathogen training was completed on Tuesday, June 3, 2003 for
Building Services personnel.
♦ Driver Refresher Training is scheduled for July 16, 2003. Eleven (11)employees
are required to attend. As of this meeting there are four(4)employees that will be
placed on the new list for the next scheduled driver refresher training.
J. Chmelik (Police) P-26
J. Kuzyk (Police) P-21
R. Reid (Fire) F-11
A. Rathke (Fire) F-20
♦ Confined Space Entry— Joint entry and rescue drill is planned for Public Works
and Fire this summer. Not yet scheduled.
♦ Workman's Compensation Claims Training will be held on October 8, 2003.
New supervisory staff, that has never attended a training session on filing
workman's compensation claims or those that feel they need a refresher course
should attend. Time and location has yet to be determined.
Next Scheduled Meeting: September 11, 2003
Adjournment: 10:00 A.M.
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Review of Current of Reports
FS-02-03 BRUCE ROBINSON, Fleet Services 3113103
Recv'd on
4/14/03
Description of Incident:
While driving the backhoe (Unit#841)over to the Landmeier garage, Bruce hit a pothole
in the road on Biesterfield. The window catch jarred loose and broke the window as it
swung open.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
All Fleet Service personnel have been instructed to limit the speed of these type of
vehicles to 10 m.p.h. maximum.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
P-14-03 MATT FIORITO, Police Officer 4101103
Description of Incident:
Ofc. Fiorito was involved in a multi-jurisdictional canine training exercise. The pager is
believed to have come free from its clip during this training. He was located in various
location within Elk Grove Village and the Cook County Busse Woods Forest Preserve.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Officer was advised that additional care must be taken with department equipment. In
addition, alternative options for securing the pager are being researched and will be
implemented.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur. New pager cases with a more secure flap have been issued to both canine
officers
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W-07-03 ROBERT GRAUF, Water & Sewer 4108103
Description of Incident:
Village vehicle, Unit #811 was rear ended at Meacham and Nerge Roads. The other
driver did not pay attention toe employee's turn signal, brake lights and decreased speed
as he was preparing to turn into driveway.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Unavoidable as actions of other driver are beyond employee's control.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
W-08-03 ROBERT, GRAUF, Public Works Utilities 4/08/03
Description of Incident:
Employee was turning into the 7-Eleven parking lot at Meacham& Nerge Roads to obtain
water sample. Unit#811 was struck from behind by another driver.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Unavoidable due to actions of other driver.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
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P-15-03 MICHAEL MU1'I, Police Officer 4111103
Description of Incident:
During a struggle with a suspect, Officer Muti fell against the rear passenger side door of
Unit#253 causing a small dent.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Unavoidable incident. Officer can not predict the actions/reactions of suspects.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
P-16-03 JAMES CHMELIK, Police Officer 4111103
Description of Incident:
During a tactical training exercise at night, the officer accidentally knocked over the
spotlight on the south lawn at 901 Wellington. Estimated cost for repair is $50.00.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Avoid training to areas where lights are present.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
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F-11-03 BILL REID, Firefighter 4/12103
Description of Incident:
While Q8 was moving forward and maneuvering to make a turn,the rear running light hit
the concrete construction barricade on the roadway. Light cover is scratched and pushed
in slightly. Light still works.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Driver must always be aware of the position of the vehicle and movement of the rear,
especially in all-steer mode. If obstacles are close, driver should request assistance in
vehicle relocation to watch for obstacles.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Driver Refresher Training
P-17-03 BERNADETTE BOCKSTAHLER, Word Processor 4/14/03
(Police)
Description of Incident:
After an hourand a half into herworkday(4-hourday), employee informed hersupervisor
that her eyes were swollen and burning. She also stated she was dizzy and experiencing
some congestion. Employee was taken by ambulance to AMBC ER.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
At this point it has not been determined what substance caused employee's eyes to swell
and to become dizzy and congested. She was given eye drops and medication which
quickly cleared up the symptoms. It is recommended employee keep the meds with her
should this occur again.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
No Comment
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F-12-03 DEAN JAMROZEK, Firefighter 4120103
Description of Incident:
The Talisman Thermal Imager fell from its case, bounced down the stairs at the Greenleaf
station #9 and fell to the ground. Approximately $1,000.00 to repair.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Visually check the latches to make sure they are secure before removing case from its
compartment.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:,
Concur
VM-01 ROSS ROWE, Channel 6 4125103
Description of Incident:
While moving editing equipment into Edit Room#1,the wall was brushed. It made black
marks on the wall, which were removed.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
More care will be taken by the staff when moving equipment.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
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P-18.03 THOMAS KREJCZYK, Police Officer Reported on
5/2103
Description of Incident:
Driver struck unknown object causing crease along bottom of right side passenger door of
Squad#232. Unreported damage by driver. Damage was found upon inspection at start
of shift by Officer Kling berg on 042303 at 0650 hours. Previous driver was Ofc. Krejczyk;
who denied striking any objects and did not observe upon his inspection
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Officer Krejczyk received an oral reprimand for failure to properly inspect vehicle at start
of his shift.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
PA9-03 DANIEL BURKE, Police Officer 5/02/03
Description of Incident:
Portable Breath Tester was lost by officer during course of duty. Replacement value is
$350.00
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
A corrective action report was issued for failure to secure department equipment.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
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P-20-03 GEORGE WINKLER, Police Officer 5/03/03
Description of Incident:
A 17 ear old youth being interviewed in the presence of his parents became irate and
combative. While doing so, he slammed open the door of the Youth Investigations office
and the door handle and doorstop were pushed through the drywall. The youth also
damaged a water fountain cup dispenser in the police lobby. Repair cost $300.00.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Unavoidable. Intentional criminal act.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
P-21-03 JAMES KUZYK, Police Officer 5/03/03
Description of Incident:
While driving through the parking lot at 900 S. Arlington Heights Road, officer struck an
auto that had just entered the lot. Neither driver noticed the other's driving maneuver.
Minor left front cracked directional lens and scratches to bumper on unit#243.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Corrective action report issued to officer, who must pay greater attention to his driving
while performing police duties.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Driver Refresher Course
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F-13-03 JOHN KELLY, Firefighter 5104103
Description of Incident:
While working on pulling roof shingles off house at 601 Delaware Lane, the fire pike pole
broke in half when it was being forced into shingle with hook. Replacement cost$100.00
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Keep wooden pike poles in enclosed compartments or replace and maintain better if
outside. Wood pike poles do provide a better"pike head"to allow for better pulling and a
better grip, especially with wet gloves.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Pole can't be placed in a compartment it is too long. Better maintenance of a wood pike
pole is the only solution.
F-14-03 ROBERT DENNA, Firefighter 5104103
Description of Incident:
FF Denna was operating a hose line on a pencil ladder thru the scuttle hole of the second
floor when a possible back draft occurred. Denna was taken to ABMC for an evaluation
and was found not to be injured.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
At this time the fire is still under investigation. FF duties are dangerous by nature and
some risks are known. I feel that none of the crews on the second floor at the time of the
possible back draft could have expected this to happen.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
No Comment
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F-15-03 MARC SKOWRONSKI, Firefighter 5104/03
Description of Incident:
FF Skowronski was operating on the second floor when a possible back draft occurred.
He sustained first degree burns on the tops of both ears. He was evaluated by ARMC.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
FF needs to be diligent in wearing protective clothing.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Supervisors comment on#17 was inaccurate. FF had equipment on, but was readjusting
when back draft occurred. FF needs to have equipment on and adjusted before entering
a building.
F-16-03 BRIAN MCVEIGH, Firefighter 5/04103
Description of Incident:
McVeigh was injured in a possible back draft while operating on the second floor of the
above address. He sustained a "therma'I burn of the right cheek". Transported to ABMC.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
All fire situations are inherently dangerous. All protective clothing should be properly
worn to best protect FF in fire situations. Worn out gear should be replaced to afford
positive protection.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur. A replacement program should be in place to replace hoods on a regular basis
prior to becoming stretched out or worn out to ensure proper fit and coverage.
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F-17-03 KAREN BENSON, Firefighter 5110103
Description of Incident:
While leaving station #7 while responding to an emergency call Tower 7 ran over
electrical plug. Plug end was smashed and replacement value is $45.00
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Driver should ensure plug would not fall under wheel of apparatus when ejected. Shorten
or lengthen cord as needed.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
BS-02-03 DUANE WESTBERG, Building Services 5110103-
5/12/03
Description of Incident:
During a storm with gusts between 45-60 mph, the wind knocked over the garbage can,
broke the hinged cover and lid.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Replacing with a can and lid that is all one piece or stake the can to tha ground.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
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BS-03-03 DUANE WESTBUERG, Building Services 5110103-
5/12/03
Description of Incident:
During a storm with wind gusts between 45-60 mph, the wind knocked over two bollard
lights and they fell to the ground (cement), which broke the base, housing and lens.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Just hope we don't have high winds like this again.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
BS-04-03 DUANE WESTBERG, Building Services 5/10/03-
5/12/03
Description of Incident:
During a storm with wind gusts between 45-60 mph,the wind tore off two Village banners
in the fountain area. One banner was found the other is gone.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Hope that we don't get these type of high winds again.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
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S-04-03 LYLE KURZAWINSKI, Public Works Streets 5112103
Description of Incident:
While resident at 909 Ridge Court was cutting grass with lawnmower he hit a sign base
sticking out of the ground about 3 inches. He damaged the post and lawn mower. $7.00
to replace the sign base and $465.00 to replace the lawnmower.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
All bases should be installed flush to ground level. Men have been instructed on this
method in the past and we will remind them again.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
F-18-03 JASON SANTELER, Firefighter 5113103
Description of Incident:
While moving a large patient down the stairs at 1037 Charlela on the chair stretcher,
Santeler was at the head end and was pulled off balance midway down the stairs.
Though off balance he attempted to right the patient and suffered lower back strain per
ABMC.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Constant communication between personnel when moving a patient on any of the
stretchers.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
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W-09-03 MARCELINO GARCIA, Water& Sewer 5/14/03
Description of Incident:
The employee felt a pop in his left hip while opening a hydrant to flush it. Per ABMC the
employee sustained a left hip sprain.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
No recommendations as this is an annual function and the employee is quite experienced
in flushing methods.
LPC Comments & Recommendations::
Concur
P-22-03 CASEY KOWALCZYK, Police Officer 5124/03
Description of Incident:
The officer was first one on scene at 512: Ridgewood Road and was removing residents
from the scene. The officer inhaled smoke and reported shortness of breath & chest
pains. Transported himself to ARMC.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
No preventive action available in emergency response to a house fire.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
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F-19-03 PATRICK BECK, Firefighter 5124/03
Description of Incident:
FF Beck's portable got caught in the extension ladder after emergency traffic was
transmitted to get off the roof. Replacement cost $150.00 for radio microphone and
$500.00 for ladder.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
I as the lieutenant should look for better ladder placement. I feel the damage to the
portable microphone was due to FF Deck's need to get down the ladder quickly so the
rest of Tower 7 could get off the roof. Ladder was placed over window. Ladder should be
placed above the wall, not an opening.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur. All ladders are scheduled to be tested in July for safety.
P-23-03 FRANK GOTTARDO, Police Department 5/31/03
Description of Incident:
While on a call at 603 Center Street, the officer tackled a fleeing felony suspect and
fractured a rib on his left side. Officer was transported to ABMC ER.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
None. This is a job hazard. All officers acted properly in the apprehension of the felon.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
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GO-01-03 JUDY POHLMAN, Finance Dept. 6104!03
Description of Incident:
Employee was taking physical inventoryof copy paper,which is located under the table in
the mailroom. She had to move a full carton of paper to see behind it. She knelt down
and pulled the box to the side, at that time she twisted her back and heard it snap.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
There is limited storage space for the boxes of paper in the copy room. Due to the
volume of paper used, it has to be in an accessible location, therefore to put boxes in
front of each other is common.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
BS-05-03 RONALD EVANS, Bldg Services 6/05!03
Description of Incident:
While bending over to pickup a piece of aluminum angle, Ron turned, went to stand up
and fell to his knees. Per ABMC he sustained a lower lumbar strain.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
To bend knees when picking up anything, without using any twisting motion.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
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P-24-03 CASEY KOWALCZYK, Police Officer 6107103
Description of Incident:
Officer reported a prisoner seated in the rear of squad #236 kicked out the passenger
side window. He damaged the window frame and door.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Officers are reminded to utilize the prisoner transport van when arresting unruly suspects.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
SR-04-03 JEFF REYNOLDS, Water& Sewer 6/11/03
Description of Incident:
While machine was pulling up concrete curb with rebar attached,the concrete came back
and hit Jeff in lower right leg and foot. No medical treatment was sought-assuming leg
and foot were just bruised.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
To stand further away from concrete that is being taken out by machine.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
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P-25-03 MATTHEW FIORITO, Police Officer 6/12/03
Description of Incident:
During an arrest at 500 Elk Grove Blvd., arrestee pulled away from officer resulting in a
foot pursuit. During the capture, the officer strained his back.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
None, Job hazard.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:,
Concur
P-26-03 JAMES CHMELIK, Police Officer 6114103
Description of Incident:
Officer was stopped in traffic when his foot slipped off the brake pedal. The vehicle
rolled forward, striking car in front of squad #245. Cracked bumper to other auto, no
damage to the squad.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
More careful operation of vehicle.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Driver Refresher Course
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P-27-03 RANDY SCHUMACHER, Police Officer 6114103
Description of Incident:
Burning debris from shotgun rounds melted "star' like burns into the lens of his
eyeglasses. This occurred while he was performing in the Honor Guard during the Village
Night Parade, Replacement cost is $364.00
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Purchase of clear protective eyewear for the Honor Guard members.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Pending further information, this incident is tabled until next meeting.
P-28-03 KELLY SWEENEY, Police Officer 6114103
Description of Incident:
During the course of the Village Night Parade the Honor Guard fire blanks from
shotguns. A particle believed to have come from the shotgun, entered the corner of her
left eye causing a burning sensation. Officer finished the parade and reported the
incident to the Sergeant along with another officer with a similar incident.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
There will be an in depth review of the practice of firing blank shotgun rounds during
Honor Guard functions. The risk to officers and public alike will be reviewed and a top
concern. Should the use of the rounds be continued, safety glasses will be required.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Pending further information, this incident is tabled until next meeting.
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P-29-03 JEFF PRIOR, Sgt. Police Dept. Reported
6/22/03
Description of Incident:
The Sunpak Canon Dedicated Camera Flash Module is broken beyond repairwhere the
module mounts to the camera. Apparently while tightening the module to the camera the
locking screw became off set from the threads,further tightening caused the module shoe
to crack. Replacement cost$86.85.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Re-instruct all Field Evidence Technicians on the proper method of attaching the module
to the camera.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
F-20-03 ARTHUR RATHKE, Firefighter 6/24/03
Description of Incident:
Rathke was entering a parking stall when his vehicle (Unit#159)struck a vehicle in the
next parking stall. The vehicle that Rathke struck was parked on the dividing line. Scuff
marks to right front bumper. Estimated cost to repair $50.00.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Use caution when entering parking stalls. If parking area is diminished due to other
vehicles parking on dividing line, choose another area to park.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Driver Refresher Course