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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1403243.015 - Sun Ag, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Peoria Area Office
Site Address:
Sun Ag, Inc.
Intersection Of Lakeland Road And Dee-Mac Road
Deer Creek, IL 61733
Mailing Address:
Po Box 277, El Paso, IL 61738
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 424910/Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/23/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/18/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1457181 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $6,630 | $0 | $0 | $6,630 | $0 | $13,260 |
| Current Penalty | $4,641 | $0 | $0 | $3,315 | $0 | $7,956 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 08/09/2019 | 09/10/2019 | $4,641 | $6,630 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A02 | 08/09/2019 | $3,315 | $6,630 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 12:30 p.m. on May 15, 2019, an employee was transferring liquid pesticide from a tank (tender) truck to an AGCO Corporation Terra-Gator Model TG9300B agricultural spray vehicle. The Terra-Gator is equipped with two 60 to 80 feet (extended) hydraulically controlled spray applicator booms and was positioned approximately 20 to 30 feet from an energized overhead electrical transmission lines. The employee had extended the booms into position for field application when he observed an electrical arc between the tip of the left boom and electrical line. Electricity transmitted through the Terra-Gator to the employee as he was connecting the transfer hose to the spray vehicle. The employee sustained an electrical shock and suffered multiple amputations including below the left hand, right leg below the knee and most of the toes on the left foot requiring hospitalization.
Keywords: Agriculture, Agriculture Machinery/Vehicle, Amputated, Amputation, Arm, Boom, Boom Truck, Contact, Electric Arc, Electric Shock, Electrical, Energized, Farm Machinery, Foot, Hand, Leg, Material Handling, Motor Vehicle, Partial Amputation, Pesticide, Power Lines, Shock, Spraying Rig, Toe, Truck
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1403243.015 | 24 | M | Hospitalized injury | Farm workers |