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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLOSS PREVENTION - 09/23/2010 - LOSS PREVENTION RECEIVED NOV 0 8 2010 LOSS PREVENTION COMMITTEE VILLAGE CLERK'S OFFICE Minutes of September 23, 2010 MEETING Ray Rummel, Village Manager Mary Pye, Acting Director of Engineering/Community Development Christine Tromp, Director of Finance David Miller, Fire Chief Michael Cavallini, Director of Health & Community Services Stephen F. Schmidt, Police Chief Vito Sammarco, Director of Public Works Judy Keegan, Village Clerk DATE: November 5, 2010 TO: Ray Rummel, Village Manager All Department Heads FROM: Loss Prevention Committee SUBJECT: Loss Prevention Committee Meeting Minutes — September 23, 2010 The meeting was called to order at 8:35 A.M. at the Village Hall. Present: Jack Gray, Chairman John Nowacki, Commander-Police Department Karen Turner, Loss Prevention Secretary Absent: Diane Hunter, Finance Department Secretary Scott Miller, Deputy Fire Chief David Preissig, Deputy Director of Infrastructure The minutes were approved for the meeting of March 18, 2010. Review Current Reports: • 33 Tabled Reports: • LPC needs Scott Bernholdt to supply more information regarding how the injury occurred regarding the On-the-Job Injury Report SR-2. Old Business: • None New Business: • The LPC suggested that Randy Block investigate a weed tool on the market for purchase in regards to the On-the-Job Injury Report LF-1. • There have been several instances of damage to the Public Works garage chain link fence in the last few years. A suggestion was made to install a security camera. Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 23, 2010 Page 2 of 15 • The Driver Refresher Course was and is scheduled for September 22 and 29. • The Crossing Guard Training is going to be inserted into the classes on September 29, Driver Refresher Training: Jason Gottwald P-15 Police Department Steve Prindle P-16 Police Department Rebecca McGreal P-19 Police Department Mike McGreal P-23 Police Department Russell Sullivan P-25 Police Department Next Scheduled Meeting: November 18, 2010 Adjournment: 9:35 A.M. Submitted by: Approved by: Tztt,7� 0" 6,4,� Karen Turner Jack Gray Loss Prevention Secretary Loss Prevention Chairman continued.. Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 23, 2010 Page 3 of 15 S-3 MARK ANGELLOTTI — PW - STREET 04/22/10 Description of Incident: While moving gradall from upper cab, the lower cab's mirror brushed up along a tree branch and the side mirror was broken. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Be more aware of your surroundings. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur S-4 MARK ANGELLOTTI — PW— INFRASTR. 05/06/10 Description of Incident: As the employee was clearing debris from the storm grate with the backhoe, the backhoe began to slide/shift down the embankment. To stop the slide, the employee lowered the bucket to the ground. This action had the desired effect in stopping the movement of the machine; however the employee's knee contacted the rear glass panel which instantly shattered two of the three glass panels. The impact of the employee's knee on the glass was moderate, but the employee declined medical treatment. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: The grade of the embankment where the backhoe was set up is minimal, and the employee properly applied his knowledge and experience in setting up the backhoe to accomplish the assigned task. Movement of the machine, when in operation, is not uncommon and is to be expected. The employee properly applied his operating skills to stop the movement of the machine. Use of other equipment may be an alternative for the task in the future. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 23, 2010 Page 4 of 15 F-8 FIRE DEPARTMENT- 10/10 05/12/10 Description of Incident: The employee was in full turn out gear working in an extrication drill. Firefighter was using the spreaders (approx. 55 Ib. tool) for several minutes and when the firefighter finished the task, he/she sat down on the bumper of another car and advised me that he/she was not feeling well. The employee was relocated to the side of E7 and A7, and A8 crews were requested to assist with treatment. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: The employee was not feeling well prior to work that day. While working through a demanding drill he became over exerted and should have advised me that he/she was not feeling well earlier in the drill. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur W-4 JOSH FARMER — UTILITIES 05/20/10 Description of Incident: As truck #822 was entering the garage, the employee closed the door, making contact with the tarp cover. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Employees that are closing the door need to make sure there is no vehicle approaching the entrance or waiting to enter. LPC Comments & Recommendations: If the automatic reversal is not in operation — it needs to be repaired; and if the door does not have this, it needs to be installed. F-9 FIRE DEPARTMENT — 10/11 05/20/10 Description of Incident: Employee was stepping up into the ambulance while on a call. He/she felt a pop in their pelvis and felt pain in the thigh and hip. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Unknown, there was no apparent cause for the accident. I am unable to explain how this injury could have been avoided. Stepping up into the ambulance from the side door is a normal practice. Employee states he/she used the hand rail and there were no unsafe conditions to the ground or his/her footing that caused any risk. Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 23, 2010 Page 5 of 15 P-14 10/12 - POLICE DEPT. 05/28/10 Description of Incident: While the Officer was at Hollywood Kennels, a cat he/she transported, got out of the village trap during the transfer to the cage and fell on the floor. The officer picked the cat up, and it scratched his/her hands and arms a total of six (6) times while putting the cat in the kennel cage. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: The Sergeant spoke with the Officer and counseled him/her about wearing the department provided protective gear when a situation calls for it. He/she indicated that they understood, and would take the necessary precautionary steps in the future to eliminate this type of mistake. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur FS-4 DEREK STURGULEWSKI — FLEET SVCS. 05/28710 Description of Incident: Derek had to prop the hood open on car#803 because the hood gas shocks went bad. The hood needed to be open to pressure wash the engine before he performed his service and repairs. While pressure washing, the wand hose caught the prop and the hood came down onto the fallen prop chipping a 1" x 1" piece of plastic out of the hood valance. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: More care should be taken working around a temporary prop rod or have another person hold the hood up while working under those circumstances. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 23, 2010 Page 6 of 15 F-10 DANIEL SCHNEIDER— FIRE DEPT. 06/11/10 Description of Incident: While backing up and turning, the right front diamond plate behind the bumper clipped the concrete light standard along the fencing in the Public Works lot. A rear spotter was being utilized at the time, and it was in view of the driver but not of the obstacle. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Anytime a vehicle is backing up, the driver needs to utilize two (2) additional personnel to spot rig. One should be located at the back, and one in the front, watching all parts of the apparatus and possible obstacles. All this has been covered in SOG 220 (vehicle backing policy). LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur P-15 OFC. JASON GOTTWALD — POLICE DEPT. 06/20/10 Description of Incident: As Officer Gottwald turned into the assigned parking stall, the front left corner of the front bumper came into contact with the support beam. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Use extreme caution pulling into the very narrow parking place. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Driver Refresher Course P-16 OFC. STEVEN PRINDLE — POLICE DEPT. 06/24/10 Description of Incident: Officer Prindle was proceeding southbound on Elmhurst Road just north of Lunt Avenue in Police Squad #238. He observed a possible overweight truck proceeding in the opposite direction. He executed a U-turn and the right, front tire and rim of (Police Squad #238) struck the curb on the east side of the street next to the right northbound lane of Elmhurst Road just north of Lunt Avenue. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Officer Prindle must use better judgement and make sure there is enough room to safely execute a U-turn or any other traffic maneuver when going to stop a violator. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Driver Refresher Course Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 23, 2010 Page 7 of 15 LF-1 WATER & SEWER — 10/14 06/28/10 Description of Incident: The employee was weeding the live roof system on the roof of the Village Hall. The constant bending over and stretching caused back muscle pain and discomfort. He/she notified supervisor at lunch time (11 a.m. that day) that he/she did not feel it necessary to see the doctor at that time, and would like to "wait and see if it gets better on its own". Follow-up: Employee felt that condition was not improving and went to their private doctor on 7/2/10 for medical attention, and was released without restrictions and will obtain a signed Return to Work Authorization from their doctor. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Employee has completed this same work in the past without incident, which involves continual bending, squatting, and standing while removing clover from the live roof plantings. Employees will be advised to stretch lightly beforehand and be mindful of reach, posture, and position. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur P-17 POLICE DEPT. - 10/1307/04/10 Description of Incident: The Officer was processing a theft scene for evidence. The Officer was climbing over pallets of product in a trailer while holding the ET camera. As the Officer stepped off a box, he either stepped onto another small box that gave way or he/she slipped off the edge of the pallet. The Officer was not absolutely certain. However, when doing so, his/her left knee twisted causing slight pain. The officer stated he/she did not wish to seek medical treatment thinking he/she had strained or pulled a muscle. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: In the future, the Officer should remove the equipment he/she is holding, set it aside, or pass it to an assisting Officer. This will free the Officer's hands to assist him/her in maneuvering over obstacles when his/her vision is obstructed. Also if possible, look at the area that will be used for his/her footing to make sure it is safe. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 23, 2010 Page 8 of 15 P-18 POLICE DEPARTMENT— 10/15 07/09/10 Description of Incident: The Officer was sliding into the driver's seat of Squad #226 when he/she struck his/her right knee on the computer/docking station. His/her knee became sore and slightly bruised. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: The Officer was not familiar with the setup of the computer inside this Squad car. He/she is now very familiar with this setup and this type of accident should be avoided in the future. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur F-11 FIRE DEPARTMENT— 10/16 07/10/10 Description of Incident: While extricating a patient, the patient was acting combative when he/she grabbed at him, and their bloodied finger entered firefighter's mouth, his/her finger exiting firefighter's mouth in a "fish hook"manner. The patient was removed from the vehicle and into an ambulance. The firefighter then told me of the exposure. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Extrication was difficult as patient was suspended in her seat. A lot of communication was being done by the crew through talking. The probability of another exposure of this manner is unlikely. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur P-19 REBECCA MCGREAL — POLICE DEPT. 07/13/10 Description of Incident: Officer McGreal was backing Squad #236 into a parking stall at Thorntons Gas Station located at 2310 York Road, Elk Grove Village, IL when she struck a portion of the building that extended outward towards the parking lot. Squad #236 suffered a minor scratch on the rear bumper, and a small amount of paint/cinder block was chipped off from the building. The store cashier, Adram Kulam was notified. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Officer McGreal was reminded to use caution when backing into parking stalls, specifically stalls that are near buildings. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Driver Refresher Course Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 23, 2010 Page 9 of 15 F-12 LT. PETER GUTZMER— FIRE DEPT. 07/15/10 Description of Incident: The shore line ejected from the vehicle upon start-up while responding to an Automatic Fire Alarm. The shore line plug failed to clear away from the vehicle before the vehicle moved forward to respond. The plug was crushed under the vehicles tires. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Re-educate staff on the need to have all shore lines (for vehicles after ejecting) to hang freely from the ceiling to avoid impact or damage when vehicles move from their parking area. Apparatus operators must visualize the power cord prior to moving a fire vehicle. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur P-20 POLICE DEPARTMENT - 10/17 07/20/10 Description of Incident: An Ambulance call (10-11497) for an unresponsive subject not breathing was given CPR by an employee for approximately 10 minutes. The employee, while conducting follow up at ABMC ER, passed out while talking with Village paramedics. The ER Dr. Gordon advised that the employee over exerted himself/herself during life saving efforts and suffered from heat exhaustion. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Employee must remain hydrated on sunny days and pace self in order to not over exert himself. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur W-5 ANGEL LOPEZ — PW-UTILITIES 07/22/10 Description of Incident: After dumping material at a job site, the tailgate could not be returned to its original position. See attached employee statement. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Since the pintle hitches on all vehicles are removable, they should only be placed into the receiver when the vehicle needs to pull a trailer. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 23, 2010 Page 10 of 15 P-21 Reported By: Gary Miura 07/26/10 POLICE DEPARTMENT Description of Incident: At 1740 hours I was notified by the I/C Operator, Officer Moujouros, that the prisoner in cell#7 was hitting the outer covering for the cell camera with his fists. Upon arrival, it was observed that the camera appeared to have been pulled from the ceiling mount, and was hanging by the wiring. Police report CDC# 10-11877. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Due to the fact that there are disgruntled prisoners detained in our jail, there are no recommendations as how to prevent future occurrences. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur P-22 OFC. JOHN WILLIAMS — POLICE DEPT. 07/28/10 Description of Incident: Officer was closing out his car. He rolled up the driver's window and as he exited the car, he noticed the window was cracked. It is unknown how the damage occurred. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: None LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 23, 2010 Page 11 of 15 F-13 ROBERT STECKI — FIRE DEPT. 08/01/10 Description of Incident: Station 7 was dispatched for an accident on northbound 53/south of Higgins. The accident was found at northbound 53/north of Higgins. Upon our arrival numerous vehicles were involved in the accident. The supervisor and Battalion 2 pulled up on the scene in the far right lane of northbound 53. While managing the incident, a northbound vehicle struck the left rear corner of#157 while the vehicle was parked on the scene. (Vehicle was occupied). At this point I requested Battalion 5 from Schaumburg to assume Command. Northwest Central Dispatch was notified including the Illinois State Police. Fire #2838 driver of the vehicle that struck the Suburban was not paying attention to the conditions of Rt. 53. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: More aggressive lane or road closures to prevent damage to property or people. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur P-23 OFFICER M. MCGREAL — POLICE DEPT. 08/01/10 Description of Incident: While attempting to pull into a parking space, the Officer misjudged his clearance and struck the vehicle parked in the adjacent space. The front right portion of the police bumper struck the rear left tire of the parked vehicle. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: In the future, the Officer should pay more attention to his surroundings when operating a village vehicle. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Driver Refresher Course Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 23, 2010 Page 12 of 15 SR-2 WATER & SEWER- 10/18 08/06/10 Description of Incident: While flushing and pulling a hose, the employee felt the left ring finger pop. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: This is something we do on a regular basis. Injury is unpreventable. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur P-24 Reported by: Officer Brandi Mathis 08/06/10 POLICE DEPARTMENT Description of Incident: On 8/7/10, Officer Mathis observed damage to the front, right tire and rim while she was inspecting her vehicle. A check of the driver log indicated Officer Vrchota was the last person to drive the vehicle on 8-6-10. The damage was fresh as concrete dust fell from the valve stem while checking the damage. I asked Officer Vrchota if he struck anything on 8/6/10 and he said he did not. I checked videos from the two (2) days and did not observe any unusual movements while the vehicle was in motion. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Be more careful when driving. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur BS-3 WATER & SEWER — 10/19 08/12/10 Description of Incident: While taking apart an EM fire light, and after disconnecting the power cord when pulling the cord through the light housing, the wires popped out and struck the right eye. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Safety glasses should be worn while performing these job tasks. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 23, 2010 Page 13 of 15 P-25 OFFICER RUSSELL SULLIVAN — POLICE DEPT. 08/16/10 Description of Incident: Officer Sullivan was backing from a parking space in the parking lot of Motel 6. He backed into a guard rail, damaging the rear-passenger side bumper cover/rear tail light assembly. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Use more caution. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Driver Refresher Course F-18 Reported by: Lt. Scott Peterson 08/18/10 FIRE DEPARTMENT Description of Incident: Engine #8's cell phone was discovered missing on Saturday, August 14, 2010. Crews checked all vehicles and shifts the last three days, and the cell phone still was not found. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: If budget allows, have a phone in each vehicle so they do not have to be switched. If not, purchase larger phones that are easier to see and keep track of. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 23, 2010 Page 14 of 15 F-15 FIRE DEPARTMENT— 10/20 08/28/10 Description of Incident: The Firefighter was the engine officer and first in company to a house fire at 690 Ruskin. Firefighter performed tasks such as pulling the 200 ft. pre- connect hose, entering a garage charged with smoke to extinguish a fire. The firefighter also navigated through the home, full of smoke. Later the firefighter and his crew performed an overhaul. After the fire, the firefighter was assigned investigator duties and stayed on the scene. Per the Ambulance Report, the firefighter complained to personnel on the scene that he/she was having chest pain. Per the Fire Report: After returning from a house fire, the firefighter advised a coworker that he was still experiencing chest pain. Treatment was started, an incident number was punched, and E7 assisted A7 with ALS care. A7 transported to ABMC. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: The firefighter experienced cardiac chest pain during an unavoidable hazardous condition of firefighting operations. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur E-16 Reported By: Peter Gutzmer 9/1/10 FIRE DEPARTMENT Description of Incident: While raising a main aerial ladder to the roof of the building during initial fire attack/suppression/ventilation operations, the "foot pad" on the underside of the ladder basket hit/snagged the I-beam face of the building at the roof line, causing the "foot pad" to shear off. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Initial operational control of the aerial device can be given to the turntable position, but only to the extent necessary to get the aerial ladder out of the vehicle cradle (driving storage position), to an elevation that can safely clear the vehicle and its components. Turntable operator should then only observe for potential hazards (poles/wires, etc.) and provide safety cut off, while operational control (extending/elevating/rotating) of the ladder should then rest with the operators located in the basket. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 23, 2010 Page 15 of 15 P-26 10/21 - POLICE DEPARTMENT 9/2/10 Description of Incident: Officer was operating a department-issued vehicle (#251) and was enroute to a surveillance in Alsip, IL from his residence on 9/2/10. At approximately 6:35 a.m., the Officer was stopped in traffic when a vehicle struck the rear of the Officer's vehicle, pushing his vehicle forward where the front of his vehicle struck the rear of the vehicle in front of him. Officer was transported by ambulance from the crash scene to Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital where he was treated for his/her injury. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: This was an unavoidable accident due to the defective brakes of another person's vehicle. I have no recommendation to the employee as to how to prevent a similar occurrence. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur P-27 THOMAS STURGULEWSKI — POLICE DEPT. 9/2/10 Description of Incident: Thomas Sturgulewski was operating a department vehicle enroute to conduct a surveillance regarding a pending investigation. While stopped on Cary Road, he was struck from behind by a Nissan Altima driven by Belgica Cardoso. The impact pushed Investigator Sturgulewski's vehicle forward, resulting in it striking a Chevrolet Silverado which was stopped in front of his vehicle. The Silverado was operated by John Garozzo of 202 Lake Shore Dr., Cary, IL. John Gerozzo did not indicate that he was injured. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: No recommendation, employee not at fault and had no control over the actions of the other motorist who struck him. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur S-5 Reported By: Jane Scarpiniti 9/3/10 PUBLIC WORKS Description of Incident: A Tanker truck filling with water most likely struck the building while pulling away - too close to the building. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Possible install a protective bollard and/or install cameras to catch the offenders. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur