Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112038385 - Hyponex (Subsidiary Of O.M. Scotts Co)
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Hyponex (Subsidiary Of O.M. Scotts Co)
15978 El Prado Rd
Chino, CA 06899
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2873
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/30/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/13/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361259179 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| 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 | Other | 3203 A | 04/30/1991 | 04/26/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3664 A01 | 04/30/1991 | 04/26/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3999 B | 03/05/1991 | 03/05/1991 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, of Hyponex Corporation, was feeding fertilizer into a hopper, and, when he had the chance, cleaning spilled fertilizer from around and under the pulley-powered conveyor belt. He was cleaning the tail pulley under the conveyor with a broken shovel handle when the stick was caught by the turning pulley. He was dragged into the machine, crushed, and killed. The pulley was not guarded.
Keywords: CAUGHT BY, CRUSHED, PULLEY, CONVEYOR BELT, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112038385 | Fatality | Other | Stock handlers and baggers |
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