Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 980599 - EMPLOYEE DIED OF ASPHYXIA WHEN COVERED WITH CORN

Accident Summary Nr: 980599 -- Report ID: 0551800 -- Event Date: 03/07/1990
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
108600073	03/08/1990	5153	0	Snipe Mobile Feed Company

Abstract: At approximately 1:00 p.m. on March 7, 1990, Employee #1 from the Snipe Mobile Feed Company, located on the rural Route Number Five near Rochester, Indiana, suffered fatal injuries. The accident happened when the Grain Bin Number 2 buried Employee #1 while he was attempting to free crusted corn on the sides. At the time of accident, Employee #1 was standing on the floor under the crusted corn, using a rod to free it. Employee #1 died of asphyxia.

Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, CORN, BURIED, GRAIN BIN

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	108600073			Fatality	Asphyxia	Laborers, except construction

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