Inspection Detail
Inspection: 110499688 - Belfield Grain Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Bismarck Area Office
Site Address:
Belfield Grain Company, Inc.
Town Of Belfield
Belfield, ND 58622
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 936, Belfield, ND 58622
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4221
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/21/1993
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/06/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 901382226 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| Current Penalty | $800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $800 |
| 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 | 10/12/1993 | 11/15/1993 | $400 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 A | 10/12/1993 | 11/15/1993 | $400 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001A | Other | 19101200 E01 | 10/12/1993 | 11/15/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001B | Other | 19101200 G01 | 10/12/1993 | 11/15/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02001C | Other | 19101200 H | 10/12/1993 | 11/15/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and a coworker at a grain elevator were attempting to move two rail cars with a John Deere "D" tractor. The brakes on the rail cars failed to operate and Employee #1 attempted to stop the cars with the tractor. The tractor overturned, striking Employee #1 and dragging him for a distance of approximately 50 ft, severely injuring him.
Keywords: BRAKE, WORK RULES, RAILROAD CAR, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, STRUCK BY, TRACTOR, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110499688 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |
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