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Inspection: 1572969.015 - Rathmourne Dairy
Inspection Information - Office: Michigan Safety Gen
Site Address:
Rathmourne Dairy
3157 Decker Rd
Decker, MI 48426
Mailing Address:
4877 Moeller Road, Port Hope, MI 48468
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 112120/Dairy Cattle and Milk Production
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/18/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/16/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1855178 | ||
| Inspection | 1596234 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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 | 19280051 D | 05/20/2022 | 06/23/2022 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 6:45 p.m. on January 16, 2022, an employee was walking on a dirt driveway in the dark wearing dark clothing and no reflective vest or other reflective outer garments. The employee was stuck by a Komatsu WA270 front end loader tractor whi ch was delivering a load of waste feed to waste feed bunker. The front end loade r operator's forward vision was partially obstructed by the raised bucket which was full to the top with feed. The operator never saw the employee that he struc k. The employee suffered fatal injuries.
Keywords:blunt force, blunt force trauma, crushed, front end loader, obstructed view, poor visibility, reflective vest, struck by, walking surface
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1572969.015 | Fatality | Farm workers |