Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 170591192 - Employee's leg amputated in grain auger
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125958298 | 06/28/1995 | 4221 | 0 | O H Kruse Grain & Milling |
Abstract: At approximately 7:15 p.m. on May 18, 1995, Employee #1, of O.H. Kruse Grain & Milling, was cleaning dirt and grain debris from the bottom of a large grain storage structure. His right leg contacted a section of unguarded auger that amputated his lower leg. The employee was cited for a serious violation of T8CCR 3314(a) because the unguarded auger system was not effectively shut down or de-energized to prevent movement during cleaning or servicing.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125958298 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Laborers, except construction |
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