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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 100054808 - Southeast Nebraska Coop. Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Omaha Area Office
Site Address:
Southeast Nebraska Coop. Co.
403 So. 3rd St.
Beatrice, NE 68310
Mailing Address:
403 So. 3rd St., Beatrice, NE 68310
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5153
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/26/1986
Emphasis: N:Grain
Case Closed: 06/05/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360570519 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 7 | 11 | ||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 7 | 11 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $1,920 | $0 | $1,620 | $0 | $0 | $3,540 |
| Current Penalty | $960 | $0 | $810 | $0 | $0 | $1,770 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 03/25/1986 | 05/09/1986 | $320 | $640 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 03/25/1986 | 05/28/1986 | $320 | $640 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100307 B | 03/25/1986 | 04/25/1986 | $320 | $640 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Repeat | 19100022 A01 | 03/25/1986 | 04/07/1986 | $810 | $1,620 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 03001 | Other | 19100023 C01 | 03/25/1986 | 04/29/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 03002 | Other | 19100025 D01 I | 03/25/1986 | 04/29/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 03003 | Other | 19100106 G09 | 03/25/1986 | 04/29/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 03004 | Other | 19100134 E03 | 03/25/1986 | 04/29/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 03005 | Other | 19100134 F02 I | 03/25/1986 | 04/29/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 03006 | Other | 19100134 F02 IV | 03/25/1986 | 04/29/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 03007 | Other | 19100157 C04 | 03/25/1986 | 03/31/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
FIFTEEN RAILROAD CARS HAD BEEN LOADED WITH MILO. ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1986, IT WAS LEARNED THAT THE MILO DIDN'T MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND WOULD HAVE TO BE CLEANED. EMPLOYEES #1 AND #2 BEGAN TO UNLOAD THE RAIL CARS TO RETURN THE MILO TO THE ELEVATOR FOR CLEANING. EMPLOYEE #1 DROVE THE LOADED DUMP TRUCK INTO THE ELEVATOR DUMP PIT AND BEGAN TO RAISE THE TRUCK BED. AN EXPLOSION OCCURRED, KILLING EMPLOYEE #1 AND BURNING EMPLOYEE #2 ON THE FACE AND NECK. EMPLOYEE #2 WAS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE ELEVATOR WORKING WITH THE DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM WHEN THE EXPLOSION OCCURRED. HE WAS BURNED WHEN THE FIREBALL SHOT OUT OF THE DRIVE-THROUGH.
Keywords: EXPLOSION, GRAIN ELEVATOR, BURN, FIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100054808 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 100054808 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |