Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101920833 - Vel-Donna Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Vel-Donna Inc.
R.R.#2, V. Leisinger Farm
Waverly, IA 50677
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 330, Kalona, IA 52247
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2873
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/08/1986
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/08/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360584171 |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS IN THE PROCESS OF DELIVERING 600 POUNDS OF LIQUID FERTILIZER TO A FARMER. HE HAD TO TRANSFER THE FERTILIZER FROM A PLASTIC TANK ON HIS DUMP TRUCK TO ANOTHER PLASTIC STORAGE TANK ON THE GROUND. EMPLOYEE #1 HAD FORGOTTEN TO BRING THE NECESSARY HOSES AND PUMP TO MAKE THE TRANSFER, SO HE DECIDED TO ATTEMPT THE TRANSFER BY GRAVITY FLOW. HE SENT THE FARMER TO GET A WRENCH SO HE COULD ATTACH A HOSE HE HAD PICKED UP AT ONE OF THE COMPANY DISTRIBUTERS IN THE AREA. HE APPARENTLY RAISED THE DUMP BED ON THE TRUCK TO HAVE A BETTER GRAVITY FEED INTO THE TANK ON THE GROUND. THE BED OF THE TRUCK WAS CONSTRUCTED OF STEEL. THE FULL TANK SLID TO THE REAR OF THE TRUCK, CRUSHING EMPLOYEE #1'S HEAD BETWEEN THE PLASTIC TANK AND A BAR AT THE REAR OF THE TRUCK WHICH WAS AT ABOUT HEAD HEIGHT.
Keywords: HEAD, UNSECURED, CRUSHED, TRUCK, DUMP TRUCK, TANK, UNSTABLE LOAD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101920833 | Fatality | Concussion | Driver-sales workers |
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