Summary
This 8-K filing by Waste Management, Inc. (WM) reports an Imminent Danger Order issued by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to its indirect subsidiary, Deffenbaugh Industries, Inc. The order concerned an incident at the Olathe Lone Elm Quarry located at the Lone Elm Landfill in Johnson County, Kansas. Specifically, a mechanic was observed working under a suspended load (a large front-end loader tire). Fortunately, no injuries occurred, and the situation was immediately rectified by removing the mechanic and safely lowering the load. The Imminent Danger Order has since been terminated.
Key Highlights
- 1Deffenbaugh Industries, Inc., a WM subsidiary, received an Imminent Danger Order from MSHA.
- 2The incident occurred at the Olathe Lone Elm Quarry in Johnson County, Kansas.
- 3The order was related to a safety violation involving a mechanic working under a suspended load.
- 4No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
- 5The company took immediate corrective action by removing the mechanic and securing the suspended load.
- 6The Imminent Danger Order has been terminated.
Frequently Asked Questions
The order was issued because a mechanic was observed working and walking under a suspended load, which consisted of a front-end loader tire approximately ten feet in the air. This is a significant safety hazard.
No, fortunately, no one was injured. The mechanic was safely removed from the area, and the suspended load was safely lowered.
The Imminent Danger Order has been terminated, indicating that the immediate hazard has been addressed and resolved by the subsidiary.
The filing states that no one was injured and the order has been terminated. While the incident required immediate corrective action, the report does not indicate any significant ongoing financial implications. This was a disclosure requirement due to the issuance of the order.