EE Meets Utility Pole for Breakfast
HireFire01
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The other morning one of our ee's wrapped a company truck around a utility pole. The truck hit on the passenger's side, where another employee was seated. Thankfully she is okay, but will be out of work for a while. The driver just had minor bruises and is back to work (still complaining of bad headacheds). During the investigation, all he could say was, "I can't remember anything". We interrogated him for at least an hour, but he was very good at not answering any of our questions. We've also spoken to the passenger, and she can't remember much, other than the pole smashing through her window.
The utility pole he hit was only 20 feet from the stop sign he turned left from. How he totaled a 30K truck within such a short distance is a mystery to everyone. No witnesses, plus he passed his D&A test. At this point, it does not appear that there was any type of mechanical failure, as the truck was brand new.
What level of discipline do you feel this employee should receive?
The utility pole he hit was only 20 feet from the stop sign he turned left from. How he totaled a 30K truck within such a short distance is a mystery to everyone. No witnesses, plus he passed his D&A test. At this point, it does not appear that there was any type of mechanical failure, as the truck was brand new.
What level of discipline do you feel this employee should receive?
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My $0.02 worth.
DJ The Balloonman
New truck / old truck has no bearing, other extenuating information may have some bearing on the total case, but we can only deal with the facts provided by our investigation, which is normally done by me, as directed on a case by case basis by the General Manager. It works for us, the suspension is the key, which gives you the time necessary to develop the companies' position and a logical step on discipline!
Good Luck! PORK
The employee will have to attend a one day driving improvement course held by Triple A, in addition to serving a one day suspesion, with a strong written warning in his file.
Thanks for all the input!