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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1551966.015 - K.C. Nielsen Ltd.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
K.C. Nielsen Ltd.
3745 Lakins Grove
Stanhope, IA 50246
Mailing Address:
313 Hwy 169 And 175 E, Harcourt, IA 50544
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 423820/Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/20/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/19/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1805328 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 11:51 a.m. on August 31, 2021, an employee working as a farm equipment mechanic for a farm and garden machinery wholesaler was preparing to fix a broken combine wheel lug bolt. The wheel and tire had been removed using a tractor 3-point forklift attachment. The wheel fell hitting the employee and a coworker who was assisting. The employee was hospitalized to treat a fractured leg and ankle.
Keywords: Agriculture, Agriculture Machinery/Vehicle, Automotive Repair, Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Bolt, Broken, Catch Point, Contusion, Falling Object, Farm Machinery, Farm worker, Fracture, Hoisting Mechanism, Incorrect Equipment, Lack of Engineering Controls, Lack of Work Procedures, Leg, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Material Handling, Mechanic, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Person, Repair, Struck By, Tire, Unsafe Position, Unsecured, Wheel, Work Surface, Wrong Equipment
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1551966.015 | 27 | M | Hospitalized injury | Farm equipment mechanics |