Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1275029.015 - U.S. Department Of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, North Central Soil Conservation Research Laboratory
Inspection Information - Office: Eau Claire Area Office
Site Address:
U.S. Department Of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, North Central Soil Conservation Research Laboratory
803 Iowa Avenue Swan Lake Research Farm, 42001 150th Street
Morris, MN 56267
Mailing Address:
803 Iowa Avenue, Morris, MN 56267
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 541710/ Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership:
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/02/2017
Emphasis: P:Fedsafe, L:Fedsafe
Case Closed: 06/19/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1280966 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 I | 04/26/2018 | 05/17/2018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 D04 I | 04/26/2018 | 05/17/2018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100219 D01 | 04/26/2018 | 05/17/2018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100219 E01 I | 04/26/2018 | 05/17/2018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19101030 C01 I | 04/26/2018 | 06/22/2018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01005 | Other | 19101450 E01 | 04/26/2018 | 05/04/2018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 11:00 a.m. on October 31, 2017, Employee #1 was attempting to clear corn stalks from a John Deere 9750 STS Combine. The retrofitted blower was not working properly. The employee turned off the combine with the key located in the cab, but did not perform the lockout procedure. Employee #1 moved around to the location of the chopper blades to clear more material from the blades. He reached into the still rotating blades, and sustained an amputation of his right hand.
Keywords: Agriculture Machinery/Vehicle, Amputation, Blade, Caught In, Hand, Lockout, Rotating Parts
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1275029.015 | 68 | M | Hospitalized injury | Agricultural and food scientists |
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