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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1498056.015 - Minn Dak Farmers Cooperative
Inspection Information - Office: Bismarck Area Office
Site Address:
Minn Dak Farmers Cooperative
7525 Red River Road Suite 2
Wahpeton, ND 58075
Mailing Address:
7525 Red River Road Suite 2, Wahpeton, ND 58075
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 423990/Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/13/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/08/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1674242 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,288 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,288 |
| Current Penalty | $7,373 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,373 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100036 B01 | 04/05/2021 | 05/10/2021 | $0 | $12,288 | $0 | 04/29/2021 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100036 E02 | 04/05/2021 | 05/10/2021 | $7,373 | $0 | $0 | 04/29/2021 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01001C | Other | 19100037 B02 | 04/05/2021 | 05/10/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/29/2021 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19100038 C02 | 04/05/2021 | 05/10/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/29/2021 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At 5:15 a.m. on October 6, 2020, two employees were clearing a clogged chute, removing coal and coal dust. A hot ember ignited, creating a flash fire. Both employees suffered burn injuries from the flash fire. The employees were treated without hospitalization.
Keywords: Burn, Chute, Clearing, Clogged, Coal, Coal Dust, Combustible Dust, Fire, Ignite
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1498056.015 | 25 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Machinery maintenance occupations | |
| 2 | 1498056.015 | 50 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Machinery maintenance occupations |