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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 14928378 - Lake Lillian Farmers Elevator
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
Lake Lillian Farmers Elevator
Main Street
Lake Lillian, MN 56253
Mailing Address:
Po Box 228, Lake Lillian, MN 56253
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5153
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/18/1984
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/24/1984
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360590004 |
Investigation Summary
On May 11, 1984, at approximately 11:00 am, Employees #1 and #2 were grinding feed in the elevator feed grinding room. Employee #3 was in the office. He heard a rumbling in the feed grinding room and went to investigate. As Employee #3 entered the room he saw the burr mill vibrating, indicating a problem. Employee #3 looked at the other two just as an explosion occurred. Two more explosions followed. Employee #1 suffered burns over 90 percent of his body. Employee #2 had burns over 30 percent of his body. Employee #3 had less severe burns, but was also hospitalized. Employees #1 and #2 were hospitalized in critical condition in a hospital burn center.
Keywords: BURN, MILLING MACHINE, EXPLOSION, GRAIN ELEVATOR, GRINDING ROOM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14928378 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec | ||
| 2 | 14928378 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec | ||
| 3 | 14928378 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec |