HomeMy WebLinkAboutLOSS PREVENTION - 08/09/2007 - MINUTES RECEIVED
AUG 16 2007
DATE: August 9, 2007 LOLL AUL l'Lttj4,S
TO: Ray Rummel, Village Manager
All Department Heads
FROM: Loss Prevention Committee
SUBJECT: Loss Prevention Committee Meeting Minutes — August 9, 2007
Note: Scheduled July 12th meeting was cancelled due to the move of the Police
Department to their temporary facility at 321 Bond Street.
The meeting was called to order at 8:35 A.M. at the Village Hall.
Present: Jack Gray, Chairman
David Naumann, Sgt. Criminal Investigations
Scott Miller, Deputy Fire Chief
Pam Kuc, Housing Inspector
Diane Hunter, Finance Department Secretary
Debbie Liberatore, Loss Prevention Secretary
Excused: William Zimmerman, Commander Police Department
The minutes were approved for the meeting of May 10, 2007
Review Current Reports: 25 Incidents
Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for August 9, 2007 Meeting
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Tabled Reports:
SR-01 The following explanation was given regarding the physical injury to water
division employee on 4/02/07 by Scott Bernholdt: The employee was wearing
appropriate personal protective equipment (leather gloves). This method of removing
severely deteriorated bolts is accepted throughout the industry, but is not without risks
such as that experienced. The unsafe method (accepted) box and arrangement
hazardous box were checked because there is inherent hazard to this removal method.
The unsafe act boxes were marked because in the.supervisor's opinion there are other
means to steady the valve body. Employee had methods, other then his hands or other
body parts, to steady the valve hence the improper use of hands and unsafe position.
To avoid similar occurrences in the future, employee was instructed to use other
methods and to always remain cognizant of the expected path of both debris from the
cutting operation as well as the likely path of the tool should it bind again.
Old Business:
• Fire Department back training completed on July 24, 25 & 26.
59 employees attended and it was a successful class per Gallagher Bassett.
New Business:
• Annual report from Gallagher Bassett was discussed by committee.
• Not all employees went to the emergency location during the tornado warning
on August 8th. Jack Gray will be addressing this issue.
• Committee suggests that Northwest Central Dispatch be asked to notify
employees on their radios to alert of the severity.in weather when they are out on
the road to know to drive to a safe location.
• Procedure or policy to validate employee' driver's license. This would become
an issue especially for employees that it is a "condition of employment" when
driving a Village vehicle. Fire and Police validate yearly. Two suggestions were
made regarding how to validate each Village employee on a regular basis. The
first would be at the employee's semi-annual review. The second suggestion
would be to give the Police Department each employee's driver's license number
and have it run at the Information Desk. It was also discussed that checking
driver's license validation could be a union issue and it will be checked. Human
Resources may be the responsible Department for this procedure.
• Topics for future training opportunities.
Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for August 9, 2007 Meeting
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• New scheduled trainings
Police EVOC will be scheduled for September or October.
Public Works back training Friday, October 19tH
Public Works supervisor investigation Friday, October 26tH
Defensive&winter driving/accident repeater December 12th for all except Police.
Public Works flagger class for new employees and re-certification February 27th
Public Works Safety Expo March 12tH
Public Works seasonal employee orientation, May/.lune 2008.
Driver Refresher Training:
Added to list as of today's meeting: Edwin Medina (Police Department)
M. Dettloff (Seasonal Streets)
Next Scheduled Meeting: September 13, 2007
Adiournment: 10:40 A.M.
Submitted by: _ Approved by:
A,bhib,
Debbie Liberatore k Gray
Loss Prevention Secretary Loss Prevention C a
continued . .
Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for August 9, 2007 Meeting
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Review of Current of Reports
F-15-07 _ Reportedby: 'FRED HANSELMAN— FIRE DEPT. 03/06/07
Description of Incident:
During morning check of equipment, the Thermal Imaging Camera did not function
properly. A hairline crack to the casing was noticed. Cost to repair is $8,500.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Be aware of sensitive electronic nature of equipment and use more care in handling
these tools.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur. In the future the cameras will be kept in cases to protect when not in use.
F-16-07 SCOTT PETERSON - FIRE DEPT 03/07/07
Description of Incident:
Hose was used for a fire at 130 Martin Lane. Due to the hazardous chemicals on
premise, which overflowed during the fire onto the hoses, causing contamination to the
hose. Repair cost for 2-50 ft. lengths of 1 3/ fire hose is $250.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
This incident was unavoidable due to fire location. Just be aware of these occupancies
and try to avoid the hazard areas if possible.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
Note: Diane Hunter will be checking if it was or should have been charged back to the
company who had the Hazmat incident. This item may be reimbursable.
Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for August 9, 2007 Meeting
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W-03-07 MARK ANGELLOTTI PUBLIC WORKS 04/11/07
Description of Incident:
While pushing gravel into the storage bin, the gravel under the right side of the vehicle
gave way causing the vehicle to tip. The right side front tire and headlight housing came
into contact with the storage bin wall, which caused the headlight bracket to bend and
headlight housing to crack. Repair cost was $350.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Operator should ensure the stability of the ramp as the task progresses.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
F-17-07 07/24 - FIRE DEPARTMENT 94W/07
Description of Incident:
While in the ambulance FF was in the process of gaining IV access when he stuck his
right middle finger with the needle. When the patient moved on two separate occasions.
FF treated for needle exposure/puncture at ABMC ER.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Many medics use the two-handed technique when using the new IV needles. More
attention to when the needle locks into the protective shield, may have prevented this
accident. There are other alternatives to stopping or slowing the flow of blood from a
catheter Using the protective shield (with needle inside) may not be the best option for
solving this problem.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Change in needles ordered by ABMC can cause confusion to the technique to use.
Possibly more training and familiarization with the equipment. Committee concurs it was
unavoidable because patient jerked and moved causing this injury.
Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for August 9, 2007 Meeting
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P-15-07 OFC.EDWIN MEDINA - POLICE DEPT. 05/07/07
Description of Incident:
While parked in the lot of the 7-Eleven (565 Landmeier) the officer repositioned his
driver's side mirror to view two subjects having a loud discussion. The subjects left and
the officer then began to back his squad, but forgot to reposition his mirror. The rear,
driver's side bumper of squad 242 struck the rear driver's side bumper of a parked and
unattended 1998 Chevy S10 pick-up truck. $480 cost to repair squad and $865 to repair
other vehicle.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Officer Medina understands he backed his vehicle without using due care. He assures
the Department that he will exercise due care in the future.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Driver Refresher Course
LF-01-07 PATRICK TORTORICI — PUBLIC WORKS 05/14/07'
Seasonal .Employee,
Description of Incident:
While operating dump body (Unit 709), the tailgate was chained open. The top of the
tailgate then came in contact with the hitch and the ball hitch dented the top of the
tailgate. $1,300 in damage costs.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Pat was slightly rusty being a summer worker, but he should have been more aware of
the gate being chained open when he dumped so it wouldn't hit the hitch.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for August 9, 2007 Meeting
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S-06-07 07/25 - STREETS 05/16/07
Description of Incident:
Employee stepped out of vehicle #715 and slipped on mud on the black top surface by
the dirt bin at 666 Landmeier Road and fell on right arm hitting the running board.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Exit vehicle where there is safe ground, thus avoiding slipping and or injury.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
P-16-07 07/26 - 'POLICE OFFICER 05/17/07
Description of Incident:
Employee observed a vehicle going S/B in the N/B lanes of Busse Road. Employee in a
marked squad (#229) with emergency lights activated positioned vehicle several 100 '
yards ahead of the wrong way vehicle in order to get him to stop. Employee was partially
blocking traffic lane the wrong way vehicle was in so he could prevent the vehicle from
causing a head on collision with other vehicles on the road going the correct direction.
Wrong way driver failed to stop and struck squad#229. Employee sustained strain/sprain
to left shoulder& upper arm. Treated at ABMC and returned to full duty.$6,000 in squad
repairs and on-going medical for employee.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Employee put himself in harms way to prevent a head-on collision from possibly
occurring. If a head-on collision took place on that stretch of roadway, it could have
resulted in a serious or fatal injury. Employee was protecting the public and carrying out
his sworn duties.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur. Per Diane Hunter this will end up being a very costly incident that the Village will
end up paying the total cost. Warrant out for the offender, who may have left the country.
Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for August 9, 2007 Meeting
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P-17-07 SGT. MATTHEW J.-FIORITO POLICE DEPT. 05/17/O7
Description of Incident:
Employee observed a vehicle going S/B in the N/B lanes of Busse Road. Employee with
emergency lights activated positioned his vehicle (#229) several yards ahead in order to
get the vehicle to stop. Wrong way driver failed to stop and struck the employee's vehicle
(#229). $6,000.00 to repair and on-going medical costs for employee.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Employee put himself in harms way to prevent a head-on collision from possibly
occurring. If a head-on collision took place on that stretch of roadway it could have
resulted in a serious or fatal injury crash. Employee was protecting the public and
carrying out his sworn duties.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
P-#8-0707127 - POLICE OFFICER 05/17/07
Description of Incident:
Officer arrested an intoxicated subject for battery. Officer had his left arm in an escort
position on the arrestee's right shoulder, when the arrestee pushed towards the officer
and attempted to kick him. Officer attempted to stop this activity and upon doing so both
the officer and arrestee fell to the ground. The next morning when the officer woke up he
felt left shoulder pain.
Supervisor's Comments &Recommendations:
Officer followed all policies and procedures while affecting this arrest.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for August 9, 2007 Meeting
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F-18-07 07/28 FIREFIGHTER 05/22107
Description of Incident:
FF was cleaning the cot, the handle at the foot of the cot sticks and upon attempting to
manipulate the handle so it could be cleaned, it swung free and hit FF in the upper lip.
Lip showed slight swelling and had a 2mm laceration. Later when FF pulled the cot from
the ambulance to clean the MISU floor and cot, they noticed what appeared to be blood
covering the black plastic area surrounding the handle and on parts of the handle itself.
They sprayed the area and wiped it with a cloth to confirm that it was not just a discoloring
on the plastic. The rust colored stain, when wiped with the cloth appeared to be blood.
FF then reported the possible exposure to his supervisor and then went to ABMC to
follow proper procedure for exposure. On-going medical expenses at this time.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
1. Make sure all equipment is in proper working order upon placing in service.
2. All equipment must be thoroughly cleaned after any EMS call which the patient's
bodily fluids were exposed to our equipment or vehicle.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for August 9, 2007 Meeting
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F-19-07 07/29 FIREFIGHTER 05/22/07
Description of Incident:
At 2411 Landmeier Road (In Town Suites) E9 and A9 were treating a patient that was a
suspected overdose. A NRM (non-rebreather mask)was put on the patient to administer
oxygen and protect against fluid contamination. The patient began to vomit in the mask.
Employee began to wipe patient clean to clear the airway and patient began to shake
head from side to side violently and vomited again. A spray of vomit came in contact with
the employee's face, eyes, nose and mouth area. He immediately rinsed his face in the
ambulance and had further evaluation in the ER.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
All PPE precautions were taken. Be aware and.cautious of the unexpected reaction of
the patient.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for August 9, 2007 Meeting
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F-20-07 07132 , FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC 05/29/07
Description of Incident:
A patient E10 & A10 treated and transported to ABMC has tested positive for TB. Fire
Department was notified three weeks after the exposure by ABMC.
Five employees involved in this incident.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Nothing could have been done to limit exposure short of masking everyone up on every
call no matter the nature of the EMS call. The dispatch gave no indication of the
seriousness of the existing medical condition of this patient. What is preventable is the
prolonged time from the date and time of this call and our notification from ABMC (3
weeks). If we are positive for TB and even if we are not, we in turn have or have not
exposed our fellow firefighters, family and friends to TB. I recommend a quicker way of
notification to EMS, Hospital and Fire Service Personnel of TB exposure.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur. Per DIC Miller it was found that a very minimal amount of exposure occurred.
F-21-07 D7133 - FIR EFIGHTER/PARANIEDIC 05/29/07
Description of Incident:
Exposure to TB on a call at 963 Richmond with four (4) other employees.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Same supervisor comments as 7/32 above.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for August 9, 2007 Meeting
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F-22-07 07/34 FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC 05/29/07
Description of Incident:
Exposure to TB on a call at 963 Richmond with four (4) other employees.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Same supervisor comments as 7/32 above.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
F-23-07 07/35 - FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC 05/29/07
Description of Incident:
Exposure to TB on a call at 963 Richmond with four (4) other employees.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Same supervisor comments as 7/32 above.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
FF-24-07 07/36 - FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC
05/29X07
Description of Incident:
Exposure to TB on a call at 963 Richmond with four (4) other employees.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Same supervisor comments as 7/32 above.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for August 9, 2007 Meeting
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P-19-07 OFC.`OMER HOUSTON - POLICE DEPT. 06/06/07
Description of Incident:
Officer was driving squad #222 westbound on Elk Grove Blvd at Ridge and stopped for
the stop sign when he was struck in the rear by a Mercury Mountaineer. No cost for
repairs.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
No fault on the part of the officer.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
F-25-07 07/30 - FIREFIGHTER 06/07/07
Description of Incident:
FF was operating a K-12 saw to gain entry into afire involved dumpster. He sustained a
wrist injury when the saw blade made a twisting motion. Per ABMC sprained left wrist.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Possibly additional training and being more cautious when operating these saws may
prevent future injuries.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Committee agrees that bending and reaching using the saw made it difficult to use.
Additional training would be advantageous.
Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for August 9, 2007 Meeting
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LF-02-07 JAMES SCHAUDEK PUBLIC WORKS 06109/07
Description of Incident:
Employee was stopped at the traffic light at Biesterfield and Rohlwing eastbound lane
while the driver of a Lincoln Continental rear-ended him. Waiting for estimate. Village
and driver of vehicle #1 are being sued by passenger from vehicle #1. Claiming truck
stopped to fast, but truck was not moving and already stopped when incident occurred.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
None
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
*TABLED for supervisor to add proper comments.
S-07-07 Reported by; 06/12/07.
TOM VENTURA—STREETS
Description of Incident:
Tire on truck blew out causing asphalt on street to be thrown into a glass storm door
breaking the glass. Tire blow out cost not yet known. Storm door repair cost $130.20
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Unavoidable
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Was it assumed that the Village vehicle caused this damage?
We have not replaced any tires on a Village vehicle.
*TABLED for lack of information
Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for August 9, 2007 Meeting
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P-20-07 07/31 - POLICE OFFICER06119!07
Description of Incident:
Employee was attempting to make contact with a suspect and as she walked from the
front porch, a dog came from the backyard to the front and bit her in the left leg.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Employee could not prevent this from occurring. The dog was unsecured and came
around the house from the backyard to the front.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
12,21-07 Reported;by, ` 06/20/07:
SGT, KEITH WILCOX - POLICE DEPT.
Description of Incident:
Sgt. was notified by Fleet Services, while providing normal service and detailing to squad
#238 it was noticed when the vehicle was lifted off the ground there was a small dent to
the passenger side rocker panel in front of the rear wheel. The dent is difficult to notice
when vehicle is in a normal driving position. Damage most likely occurred after the last
service date of 5/18/07. Approximately $500 to repair
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Presently is not known how the damage occurred. It is recommended that officers who
feel that. they may have driven over debris or may have struck a curb or item should
carefully inspect their vehicle for damage.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for August 9, 2007 Meeting
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LF-03-07 MICHAEL J. DETTLOFF STREETS 06/22/07
Seasonal Employee
Description of Incident:
Truck #740 was backing out of a private parking spot at 609 Meacham and hit a 2006
Saturn in rear bumper. Saturn repair cost $1,000. Waiting for estimate on truck #740.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Take time to look around the truck and have a spotter back you up.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Driver's Refresher Course
BS-02-07 Reported by: 06/25/07
DUANE WESTBERG - BUILDING SERVICES
Description of Incident:
Window in the tower at the shopping center was broken. Estimated cost is $1,100.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Possibly with the new video cameras being installed, this may not happen again.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur