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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: 1509883.015 - 111599 - Prairies Edge Dairy Farm Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
111599 - Prairies Edge Dairy Farm Llc
1982 N 600 E
Fair Oaks, IN 47943
Mailing Address:
5431 E 600 N, Fair Oaks, IN 47943
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0241
NAICS: 112120/Dairy Cattle and Milk Production
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/07/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1718473 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,500 |
| Current Penalty | $10,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,500 |
| 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 | 19280057 C02 I | 05/28/2021 | 06/01/2021 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/18/2021 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19280057 C02 II | 05/28/2021 | 06/01/2021 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 06/18/2021 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
On January 11, 2021, an employee was working near the influent pump of manure processing equipment when his clothing became entangled around a rotating shaft positioned on top of the conveyor belt. A pump access cover had been left open exposing the employee to moving parts. He was pulled into the equipment which asphyxiated him and killing him.
Keywords: Asphyxiated, Caught By, Caught In, Clothing, Conveyor, Crushed, Entangled, Equipment Operator, Farm Machinery, Fertilizer Mixing, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Machine operator, Pump, Rotating Parts, Rotating Shaft, Unguarded, Unguarded Live Parts
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1509883.015 | 47 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |