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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1493504.015 - 102046 - Gerken Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
102046 - Gerken Inc
423 2nd St W
Wabasha, MN 55981
Mailing Address:
423 2nd St W, Wabasha, MN 55981
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 424510/Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/19/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1661439 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 1 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 6 | 1 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $126,750 | $0 | $0 | $1,250 | $0 | $128,000 |
| Current Penalty | $103,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $104,000 |
| 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 | Serious | 19100272 E02 | 02/22/2021 | 03/18/2021 | $2,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 03/05/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100272 G01 I | 02/22/2021 | 03/18/2021 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 03/05/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100272 G01 II | 02/22/2021 | 02/26/2021 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 03/05/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100272 G01 III | 02/22/2021 | 07/07/2021 | $1,000 | $1,750 | $0 | 03/05/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100272 G02 | 02/22/2021 | 02/26/2021 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 03/05/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100272 G03 | 02/22/2021 | 02/26/2021 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 03/05/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A01 | 02/22/2021 | 02/26/2021 | $1,000 | $1,250 | $0 | 03/05/2021 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On 9/14/20, an employee was attempting to clear jams resulting from caked chunks of corn plugging at the auger system of a 325,000 bushel corn bin. Following a break, the employee entered the bin via a ladder from its top when he was engulfed by 12 feet of corn and killed.
Keywords: Asphyxiated, Auger, Auger Mechanism, Communication, Confined Space, Corn, Energized, Entry Permit, Jammed, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Silo, Suffocated, Training
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1493504.015 | 67 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |