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Gary E. Parrin,
TO: All Department Hleads Manager AGE CZERff S OFFIC,j
FROM: Loss Prevention Committee
SUBJECT: Loss Prevention Committee Meeting Minutes — January 8, 2004
The meeting was called to order at A.M. at the Village Hall.
Present: Jack Gray, Chairman
Keith Briggs, Sgt. Police Department
Dave Miller, Deputy Fire Chief
Pam Kuc, Housing Inspector
Diane Hunter, Finance Department Secretary
Excused: Larry Hammar, Deputy Police Chief
Jim Forde, Deputy Fire Chief
The minutes were approved for the meeting of November 13, 2003
Review Current Reports: 18 Incidents
Tabled Reports:
GO-04-03
Committee questioned if the Epipen will no longer be ordered by the Nurse, what will be
used in place of it. Response: A new product was put in service (vial form) to resolve
the problem.
SR-05-03
The Committee is still waiting for a formal response from Gallagher Basset. Once
Gallagher Basset gives its final decision the case will be considered closed.
FS-05-03
An independent physician has also diagnosed the condition as carpal tunnel.
Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for January 8, 2004 Meeting
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Old Business:
None
New Business:
Confined Space Entry: Ajoint entry and rescue drill is being planned for Public Works
and Fire Department. As of yet, the status is still pending on the scheduled date/time.
Driver Refresher Training: P-47-03 Carlson Police Department
S-06-03 Schaudek Streets
W-15-03 Farmer Public Works
Next Scheduled Meeting: Thursday, March 11, 2004
Adjournment: 9:30 A.M.
Submitted by: Approved by:
Debbie Liberatore ck Gray
Loss Prevention Secretary Loss Preve
continued . .
Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for January 8, 2004 Meeting
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Review of Current of Reports
F-35-03 SCOTT PETERSON, FIREFIGHTER 09/26/03*
Description of Incident:
The Rolling Meadows Fire Department's smoke machine was stolen from a vacant house
located at 1013 Lincoln, Elk Grove Village. Replacement cost $250.00.
*This report was received by Finance on 12/22/03. The Fire Dept. was holding the report
pending the estimate for a new "smoke machine" and also waiting for the Cook County
Sheriffs Police report to be sent.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Do not leave any item with a dollar value: in a vacant building. This machine should have
been stored at the firehouse.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
F-36-03 ROGER FERGUSION, FIREFIGHTER 10/09103
Description of Incident:
While carrying a heavy patient down two flights of stairs on the stair stretcher, Roger felt a
tearing sensation in his right forearm from his elbow to his wrist. ABMC stated he had a
forearm strain. Employee also went to his own physician.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Nothing different can be done while moving a heavy patient down a flight of stairs in a
confined stairway. As much as possible have as many people carrying the stretcher as
can be accommodated in a narrow stairwell.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
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F-37-03 FRED R. HANSELMAN, FIREFIGHTER 10/22/03
Description of Incident:
While training on an auto extrication, the Hurst Jaws handle sheared off. While cleaning
up after training, the Hurst Rubber Foot was noticed to also be missing.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Premature metal failure and vibration. Tools wear over time resulting in failure.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Follow up by D/C D. Miller
P-44-03 TIMOTHY KLEINFELDT, POLICE OFFICER 10/31/03
Description of Incident:
Officer Kleinfeldt parked his squad #239 in the parking lot of 100 E. Higgins Road when
the offending vehicle struck the unoccupied parked squad.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
This accident might have been preventable if the officer parked his vehicle in a stall rather
than along the curb area of the parking lot.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
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P-45-03 LARRY NAGEL, POLICE OFFICER 11/01/03
Description of Incident:
While exiting his car at the Target Shopping Center at Randal & Main Streets, Batavia,
Illinois, his pager fell off his belt and landed in a large puddle of water.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Ensure pager is secured at all times.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
All departments that have cell phoneipagers should consider an additional security
device, such as a "tether" to secure pager their belt.
P-46-03 NICK OLSEN, POLICE OFFICER 11/01/03
Description of Incident:
While investigating a fire scene at 1027 Charlela Lane, his Nextel phone came out of its
holder and fell into water several inches deep.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Investigator carries his phone/radio on his duty belt. Unavoidable accident while
investigating fire scene. Ensure items on duty belt are secure.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
All departments that have cell phone/pagers should consider an additional security
device, such as a "tether" to secure the pager to their belt.
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E-03-03 STEVE TRUDAN, ENGINEERING & COMM. 11/03/03 OR
DEVELOPMENT 11/04/04
Description of Incident:
Village vehicle (#506)was brought in for service. Incident occurred while vehicle was in
the possession of Fleet Services. It was apparently hit by another vehicle or possibly a
snow plow blade on the passenger side rear panel and wheel well.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
It doesn't seem to me that it is appropriate for this department to be evaluating his
incident, since the vehicle was under the control and in the possession of Fleet Services.
I would suggest that under the circumstances payment for necessary repairs should not
come out of this department's budget.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
W-13-03 MARCELL GARCIA, PUBLIC WORKS 11/03/03
Description of Incident:
As the Case Loader Backhoe was returning the Landmeier garage,the latch on the glass
failed and the glass door swung out and shattered. Incident occurred at Biesterfield Road
and Martha Lane. Estimate cost to replace is $350.00.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Pavement conditions, wind speed and direction and cab design all contributed to this
incident. No recommendation at this time.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Should be put on a trailer, not driven to prevent damage to the equipment.
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P-47-03 MICHAEL CARLSON, POLICE OFFICER 11/09/03
Description of Incident:
Officer responding to assist a fellow officer at a fight call at the Holiday Inn (1000 Busse)
struck the curb with the left front tire of squad #232. This caused damage to the tire, the
rim and the hub cap came off and was lost.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Officer must reduce speed to execute safe turning maneuver.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
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S-06-03 TIM SCHAUDEK, STREETS 11/18/03
Description of Incident:
Employee was washing the pins on the! tailgate. He pulled the truck outside for better
lighting. He thought the truck bed would clear, it did not and rivets pulled out of the
mounting bracket and clipped the motor.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Lower the truck bed when pulling through the door. Poor judgment was used.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Coupon
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P-48-03 RUSSELL SULLIVAN, POLICE OFFICER 11/21/03
Description of Incident:
Officer was chasing a fleeing subject at 1000 Chadela Lane. During the capture, Officer
Sullivan bent down to assist other officers and take the subject into custody. While
walking back to the squad, the officer noticed pain to his left knee, but no swelling.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Additional manpower at scene might have prevented the subject from fleeing.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Hazardous conditions make it difficult to prevent injuries.
F-38-03 WILLIAM SELLERS, FIREFIGHTER 11/30/03
Description of Incident:
While leaving 901 Brantwood (Fire Admin.) Sellers turned on Rev. Morrison and saw a
broken window on the north side of the building (D/C Forde's office). A large stone was
found in the area and it is possible that is what caused the damage.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Increase police patrols and everyone should be suspicious of and report anything or
anyone unusual.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
REMINDER: Prove people need to fill out the forms
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GO-06-03 NANCY GAUSS, FINANCE 12/01/03
Description of Incident:
Employee was putting on her coat, which got caught on the desktop veneer that is
coming apart. This caused the employee to trip and fall and hurt her knee, foot and
elbow, which hurts and is bruised. ABMC determined contusion to right big toe, right
knee and left elbow.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
The desktop veneer is coming loose on the desktop and not being repaired in a speedy
manner. Also, the aisle to put the coat is rather narrow.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur (desk was also repaired)
W-14-03 VIC MORALES, PUBLIC WORKS 12/03/03
Description of Incident:
While unchaining the skid steer loader from its trailer, the operator raised the boom with
the door in the open position, which resulted in the entire frame bending on unit #861.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Remind all operators of this piece of equipment that the door must be in the closed
position at all times when this equipment is in use.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
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P-49-03 TOM KREJCZYK, POLICE OFFICER 12/11/03
Description of Incident:
The officer stopped a car and made an arrest. There was suspicion of narcotics hidden in
the car. Cook County K-9 Unit arrived with her dog, which conducted a search. In the
process the dog alerted to the passenger dashboard air bag area, scratched and bit the
dashboard, which made obvious damage. No other drugs were found. Dashboard will
need to be replaced on a 1994 Chevy Camaro owned by Blair, David 371 N. Oak Street,
Wooddale, Illinois. $1,400.00 to repair the vehicle.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Use a passive K-9 to alert on car searches.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Village vehicle/employee were not involved in this incident.
Committee has no comment regarding this issue.
P-50-03 CASEY KOWALCZYK, POLICE OFFICER 12/19/03
Description of Incident:
Officer drove over a metal object in the roadway at Devon Avenue and Lively Blvd.
Moderate damage to squad #232 on the front passenger door.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Unavoidable incident. Officer drove over roadway debris during hours of darkness.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
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P-51-03 ANTHONY KONETZKE, POLICE OFFICER 12/19103-
12/21103
Description of Incident:
Two (2)GSC Benjamin Red Devil Magnet Cases located in the officer's workroom at 901
Wellington Avenue are cracked. Apparent cause is that they were dropped on the floor.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Carelessness by the officers. Permanently affix the magnets so they cannot be lifted or
moved.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Will be permanently mounted in the officer's workroom to prevent future damage to the
cases.
W-15-03 JOSHUA FARMER, PUBLIC WORKS 12/22/03
Description of Incident:
Employee was waiting to turn left from turning lane to northbound Arlington Heights Road.
When emergency vehicle (ambulance)approached from behind with lights and sirens on
the employee moved up and to the right making contact with other vehicle. No damage
to Village vehicle #816, but Vehicle #2 driver's side front fender and door damaged.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
To make sure of all blind spots in truck and surroundings before moving vehicle.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Coupon