HomeMy WebLinkAboutLOSS PREVENTION - 03/10/2005 - DATE: March 10, 2005
TO: Gary E. Parrin, Village Manager E C;E V E
All Department Heads
MAR 16 2005
FROM: Loss Prevention Committee iILLAk GLERK'S UFFICE
SUBJECT: Loss Prevention Committee Meeting Minutes — March 10, 2005
The meeting was called to order at 8:35 A.M. at the Village Hall.
Present: Jack Gray, Chairman
Larry Hammar, Deputy Police Chief
Jim Forde, Deputy Fire Chief
Pam Kuc, Housing Inspector
Diane Hunter, Finance Department Secretary
Excused: None
The minutes were approved for the meeting of January 13, 2005
Review Current Reports: 30 Incidents
Tabled Reports:
P-45-04 Elizabeth Baumbach, Police CSO 12/27/04
Upon further investigation it was decided by the committee that employee needs to be
more careful when road conditions are icy. Employee will attend the next Driver
Refresher Course.
W-09-04 Josh Farmer, Water 12/29/04
After further investigation was made by the Engineering Department it was decided that
if there is a streetlight in a dig area, the underground locating equipment should be
used so that an actual in-field determination can be made on the underground cable
location. The as-built maps must not be used as the only source in the field.
Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for March 10, 2005 Meeting
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Old Business:
► Confined S ace Trainingfor Fire and Utilities—Waiting for an answer from J. Forde
an enna.
► Sexual Harassment Classes — Will be held on March 24' and 25".
New Business:
► Driver Refresher Training: SR-02-05 Steve Johnson Water& Sewer
W-03-05 David Valerio Water & Sewer
W-03-05 Mark Angellotti Water & Sewer
S-04-05 John Wesa Streets
P-08-05 Steve Dickson Police
P-45-04 Liz Baumbach Police
► Cell Phone Policy: Jack Gray is putting together a study committee to review
each department's cell phone use policies.
► An updated floor plan for Station 7 & 8 is needed for the Emergency Preparedness
Plan. D/C J. Forde will work on this and submit it to Jack Gray.
► Totals for 2000 through 2004
Oepaitme�t 2004122 2003ry 151 2002-151 2001 —184 20,70—160
Fire 45 40 57 66 44
Police 46 52 48 59 73
Street 9 6 14 I2 7
Sewer 5 5 10 5 5
Water 9 17 11 11 13
Land & Forestry 0 2 0 3 4
Fleet Services 6 5 2 5 8
Bldg. Services 2 9 6 13 4
Health 0 1 1 1 0
Village Mgr. 2 1 1 1 0
Eng/CD 0 3 1 3 1
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► Sally Bulicek, Gallagher Bassett Senior Loss Control Consultant attended the Loss
Prevention Meeting to hold a discussion on our Drivers Refresher Class. She
wanted feedback from the committee regarding new ways to have the class be more
effective. Six issues were discussed and agreed upon by Sally and the committee.
(1) Only coffee will be served from now on at the driver's refresher course.
(2) There will be two types of driver refresher courses available forthose employees
that the committee has deemed necessary to attend for corrective action. (1)Will
be held twice a year (July & Dec.) and will be geared specifically for the police
officers and (2) a general driver refresher course will be held once a year(Dec.)
for all other employees.
(3) If seasonal employees have been driving offenders, there will be a second
general course held in July.
(4) A test will be given at the end of the course. If it is not passed, the employee will
take the course and test until a passing grade is achieved.
(5) The Loss Prevention Committee will attend the next course to have a better
understanding of what is taught at the course.
(6) The next scheduled Driver Refresher Course will be July 201h from 9-11 AM.
Next Scheduled Meeting: May 12, 2005
Adjournment: 11:00 AM
Submitted by: Approved by:
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Review of Current of Reports
SR-05-04 GLENN NORDIN, Water & Sewer 12/24/04
Description of Incident:
While pulling a ladder out of a water main break hole at 1810 Estes (Kemco Trucking),
the ladder tapped the window pushing the window in (window was already cracked).
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Employee was working in very tight quarters, but should be aware of his surroundings.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
SR-01-05 Reported by: 01/01/05
MARK BLANCHFIELD, Utilities
Description of Incident:
Reported by Blanchfield, but it is unknown the place, time, date and employee involved.
The XTVA radio charger for portable radio mounted on truck #825 was damaged. It
appears water or some type of beverage was spilled on charger unit during a
snowplowing operation.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Chargers and other electrical components should not be located beneath cup holders
where it is expected that liquid beverages will be kept. Relocate either the charger to a
proper location that will be protected or block off the factory installed cup holders so that
beverages are not near the charging units. Poor placement of aftermarket equipment.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Charger will be moved on that vehicle when repair is scheduled.
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P-01-05 RANDALL NELSON, Police Sergeant 01/02/05
Description of Incident:
A wall-mounted clock fell from its mounting, destroying the clock's outer casing. Clock
must be replaced. Approximate replacement cost $50.00.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Periodic checks by building maintenance to ensure hanging items are secured on walls.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
P-02-05 MIKE McGREAL, Police Officer 01/04/05
Description of Incident:
The Motorola MW-520 LCD computer screen in squad #243 appears to have been
impacted by a briefcase causing two distinct stress fractures on the LCD screen. Repair
cost $150.00. No damage was caused to the protective Plexiglas.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Use caution when working around sensitive equipment.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
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S-01-05 RON LADEHOFF, Fleet Services 01/05/05
Description of Incident:
During a snowplow operation (spreading salt), the employee forgot about the speed
bumps in the Village parking lot and had his plow down. A small section was removed on
two speed bumps. $1,200 repair cost for removal and installation of new speed bump.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Remove the speed bumps for the winter months or at the time of a snow plow meeting
remind all drivers about the speed bumps at the Village and the Library parking lots.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Per the committee the speed bumps will not be removed.
** for the next winter season ALL the mechanics will also attend the snow plow class**
S-02-05 TONY POTUCEK, Bldg. Maintenance 01/05/05
Description of Incident:
While snowplowing the curb line on Mitchell Trail, a mailbox was damaged.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
This incident was unavoidable.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
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W-01-05 ROBERT GRAUF, Water & Sewer 01/05/05
Description of Incident:
While plowing snow for several hours, the "bouncing in the truck"aggravated employee's
back, resulting in the injury. ABMC determined he has a cervical sprain/strain.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Employee was driving a snowplow. A back injury is unique and unpredictable. Lack of
information makes it difficult to conclude.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
F-01-05 WILKIE ESCONDO, Firefighter 01/06/05
Description of Incident:
Employee was exiting the building through the rear exit. He was walking down the
outside stairs when he slipped on the ice and landed on his left forearm. Alexian Health
Clinic determined he sustained a "left forearm contusion".
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Be careful when exiting building during inclimate weather conditions, especially when
temperatures drop below freezing. Use handrails when exiting or climbing stairs.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
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P-03-05 DENIS MURPHY, Police Officer 01/06/05
Description of Incident:
While in the parking lot of the Thornton's Gas Station (2310 York Road),the handicapped
son of an elderly subject activated the windshield washers/wipers in their vehicle. The
washer fluid sprayed directly into the officer's driver's side window and into his face and
eyes. ABMC flushed and examined his eyes, which were red and irritated.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Officer was conducting his patrol with a slightly open window as expected. He had no
way of predicting the circumstances, which led to this unusual incident. The officer could
take no practical actions to prevent this incident from occurring.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
F-02-05 ROBERT MARSHALL, Firefighter 01/06/05
Description of Incident:
Employee was leaving the building at 901 Brantwood through the rear exit. He was
exiting down the outside stairs when he slipped on ice and landed on the pavement on
his back. Per ABMC he sustained a lumbar strain/contusion as a result of the fall.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Unsafe conditions, ice on the stairs, which was hard to detect. Overhanging ice dams
caused the water to drip on the stair and freeze.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
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P-04-05 TOM STURGULEWSKI, Police Officer 01110/05
Description of Incident:
Employee was stepping out of his squad in the parking lot of the Rolling Meadows
courthouse enroute to 9:00 AM court call. He stepped on some ice as he exited the car
and fell back into the vehicle. He felt his back begin to stiffen and pain in his lower back.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
This appears to have been unavoidable as the employee did not notice the ice on the
pavement when he stepped from the squad.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
S-03-05 TODD GORE, Streets 01/18/05
Description of Incident:
While chipping Christmas trees, Todd slipped on an ice patch and fell down and injured
his lower back and left knee. Employee refused medical attention.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
This can happen to anyone just a fluke accident doing a hazardous job. No unsafe act
seen.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
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F-02-05 BRET CASSATA, Firefighter 01/19/05
Description of Incident:
During morning ambulance check, it was noticed that the Pulse OX Unit was missing.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Be sure all equipment is returned after use. I have discussed this issue with the EMS
Coordinator and directed him to find a remedy so that this does not happen again.
Tethering to the Life Pac or obtain units as part of Life Pac are options.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
**Per D/C Forde the Fire Dept. is developing new options to correct future problems, such
as larger units or a tether device.**
SR-02-05 STEVE JOHNSON, Water & Sewer 01/19/05
Description of Incident:
While backing into a parking stall in the garage,the right reartaillight made contact with a
plow.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Get out and check your surroundings
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Driver Refresher Course
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W-02-05 RON EVANS, Water& Sewer 01121105
Description of Incident:
While raising the dump body of Unit #818 to deposit a load of gravel into a recently
excavated site, the cab shield struck a limb on a parkway tree. Evans was guiding the
operator (Steve Johnson) in raising and lowering the dump bed and misjudged the
distance required to clear the limb. $1,300.00 to repair the dump body of Unit #818.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
An employee acting as a guide needs to identify potential hazards associated with the
activity and continually monitor the situation as it may change frequently.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Committee recommends a supervisor remind employees on the proper hand signals to be
used by all personnel for spotting and guiding.
W-03-05 DAVID VALERIO & MARK ANGELLOTTI 01121105
Water & Sewer
Description of Incident:
The overhead door at 666 Landmeier Road was struck by truck#812. The rotating light
bar atop truck#812 struck the door that had not been opened all the way. Valerio(driver)
did not notice the door was partially opened and recalls being waved in by Angellotti.
Angellotti does not recall signaling him in. $1 ,645.00 was cost for repair.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Ensure proper communication between the driver and personnel operating the door
opener.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Driver Refresher Course for David Valerio and Mark Angellotti.
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S-04-05 JOHN WESA, Public Works 01/23/05
Description of Incident:
While snowplowing on Corrinthia Court, Wesa was backing up in the cul de sac and hit a
parkway tree. The rear bumper tailgate was damaged.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
John should be more aware of surroundings in a plowing operation.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Driver Refresher Course.
S-05-05 MICHAEL BURKE, Streets 01/25/05
Description of Incident:
While exiting his vehicle the employee slipped on ice and stressed an already injured
right heel. Note: He fractured his right heel on the job last year(01/23/04), which he has
been on light duty for and is still medically treating.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
None
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Committee has no opinion regarding this incident.
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SR-03-05 JAMES SCHAUDEK, Water & Sewer 01/26/05
Description of Incident:
While cleaning off the back of truck#825 and removing a 21" J plug, the plug folded over
and pinched ring finger on left hand. The finger swelled up and Schaudek sought medical
attention on 02/01/05.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
To be more aware of hand placement when lifting.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
F-03-05 JOHN FORDE, Fire Lieutenant 01/31/05
Description of Incident:
While stopping a fuel leak on a tractor/trailer, which was stuck on top of a boulder, gear
and gloves were saturated in diesel fuel, Equipment was sent to a "cleaning company" in
Louisiana. Equipment was able to be professionally cleaned for $130.00.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Perhaps attempt to wait for Hazmat equipment (coveralls in tyvek) or try to better isolate
himself from exposure.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
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BS-01-05 Reported by: 02/01/05
DUANE WESTBERG, Building Services
Description of Incident:
Incident was reported by Westberg that the electrical panel/conduit piping at 666
Landmeier Road has some damage. It looks like a forklift truck could have struck it.
Repair of piping from panel to junction box estimate cost $300.00.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Be more cautious when driving any equipment.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
P-05-05 DENIS MURPHY, Police Officer 02/02/05
Description of Incident:
Subsequent to witnessing a subject intentionally ram another vehicle, Officer Murphy
positioned his squad #230 behind the offender's vehicle in an effort to prevent his
escape. The subject then backed into the squad and damaged the right portion of the
front bumper. (Cross reference the Injury on Duty Report P-06 -05)
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
None
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
The situation was unavoidable.
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P-06-05 DENIS MURPHY, Police Officer 02102/05
Description of Incident:
Cross reference the previous report P-05-05 (Vehicle Accident Report) for complete
details. This Injury on Duty Report is associated with the incident,which occurred to Ofc.
Murphy at 50 Forest Lane on 02/02/05. Subsequent to the vehicle accident the officer
was forced to physically remove the offender, during which time the officer sprained and
scraped the little finger on his right hand (gun hand). ABMC diagnosed this as a "sprain"
to the 5`' finger of the right hand.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Officer Murphy was placed in a position in which he had no option except to use physical
methods to apprehend the offender of a felony. Given the situation the injury was
unavoidable.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
P-07-05 TIMOTHY KLEINFELDT, Police Officer 02102105
Description of Incident:
While assisting Officer Murphy in subduing a non-compliant offender, who had just
committed a felony, Office Kleinfeldt scraped the index finger on his left hand.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Officer Kleinfeldt was placed in a position in which he had no option except to use
physical methods to apprehend the offender of a felony Given the situation, the injury
was unavoidable.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
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P-08-05 STEVE DICKSON, Police Officer 02107/05
Description of Incident:
Officer was backing squad #233 without noticing that a vehicle was to the rear. Minor
damage to the rear of squad #233.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Pay more attention when backing, especially at night.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Driver Refresher Course
P-09-05 STEVEN PRINDLE, Police Officer 02/08/05
Description of Incident:
Ofc. Prindle was entering the police station through the interior airlock area. When the
buzzer sounded he pulled the door handle with 3 fingers of right hand while holding his
metal ticket clipboard. He felt a stretching sensation and great pain in his right wrist. He
went to the workroom and typed out a secondary employment form on the computer
using both hands, since the pain had subsided. Later he assisted another officer on a
traffic stop. The pain increased and was unable to make a fist.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Ofc. Prindle was advised to use a proper grip when grasping the door handle and not be
holding anything in that hand when opening the door. Sgt. Kennedy checked the door
lock mechanism and found it to be working properly. It buzzes for about 5-6 seconds.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
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BS-02-05 Reported by: 02/09/05
DUANE WESTBURG, Bldg Services
Description of Incident:
About 150' of fence was pulled down and the center pole was missing at Fleet Services
building (1635 Biesterfield).
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Certainly out of our control.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
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F-04-05 MICHAEL ROGERS, Firefighter 02/13/05
Description of Incident:
Tower 7 was assisting A7 with packaging of large male patient (approx 400+) and crews
had to lift patient(who was on a backboard)from the ground to the lowered stretcher. Six
personnel were used in the lift and during lift FF Rogers experienced a sharp pain in his
lower back. During lift patient's weight shifted towards FF Rogers and he had to absorb
additional weight until crews were able to complete the lift and lower the backboard on
the stretcher. F/F felt a twinge in his back, but wanted to wait awhile to see if it got better.
Approx. ten hours later on same shift crew was dispatched on a call with another large
male patient (approx. 350). FF Rogers again experienced pain and stiffness in his lower
back. Went to Alexian Occupational Health to be seen by a physician.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
The initial lift was executed with the proper number of personnel and was conducted in
the safest possible manner. The unanticipated weight shift caused FF Rogers to absorb
an unanticipated load,which caused him to strain his lower back. FF Rogers should have
initiated an on-the-job-injury report after this initial incident. The second lift was executed
with the proper number of personnel and was conducted in the safest possible manner.
FF Rogers recognized that due to the nature of the lift, all available personnel would be
needed and even though he tried not to lift as much as usual, he strained an already
susceptible lower back. FF Rogers recognized that he could have possibly injured his
back on the first lift and he should have not attempted the second lift.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
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F-05-05 PHILIP HAVERLAND, Firefighter 02/16/05
Description of Incident:
Phil was in the process of doing the ernergency generator test when he pressed the
transfer switch test button on the electrical panel and the battery for the generator
exploded. He sustained some temporary hearing loss.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Phil did nothing to cause the incident. He was conducting the emergency generator test.
It was previously reported to the Village mechanics, by the company that does the load
testing of the generator (Jack Gray has the information) that the battery was older and
the stamped date code could not be found on the battery. Being older does not
necessarily mean being defective. Other than routinely replacing these batteries, I do not
believe that anything could be done to prevent similar situations. Jack Gray was going to
investigate the battery further.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
F-06-05 WILLIAM MARK SELLERS, Fire Lieutenant 02/26/05
Description of Incident:
Vehicle (Q8) was parked in the parking lot of 800 E. Higgins Road on a call with
emergency lights on. All personnel were in A8 performing ALS care when a drunk driver
backed into the driver's front tire. Chrome lug nuts (2) and trim ring were damaged.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
The Quint was parked in a parking lot with emergency lights on. Set up traffic cones as a
barrier.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
This incident was unavoidable.