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Inspection: 1585983.015 - J & J Cattle Co
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa
Site Address:
J & J Cattle Co
2172 M Ave
Williamsburg, IA 52361
Mailing Address:
2253 Hwy 6 Trail, Marengo, IA 52301
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: 03/29/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/10/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1878622 | ||
| Inspection | 1586480 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $34,133 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $34,133 |
| Current Penalty | $25,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,500 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100272 E01 II | 04/19/2022 | 06/30/2022 | $6,375 | $8,192 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100272 E02 | 04/19/2022 | 06/30/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002A | Serious | 19100272 G01 II | 04/19/2022 | 06/30/2022 | $6,375 | $8,192 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002B | Serious | 19100272 G01 III | 04/19/2022 | 06/30/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003 | Serious | 19100272 G01 IV | 04/19/2022 | 06/30/2022 | $6,375 | $8,192 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004A | Serious | 19100272 G02 | 04/19/2022 | 06/30/2022 | $6,375 | $9,557 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01004B | Serious | 19100272 G03 | 04/19/2022 | 06/30/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01004C | Serious | 19100272 G04 | 04/19/2022 | 06/30/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 7:00 a.m. on March 25, 2022, an employee entered a grain bin. The grain bin w as 28 feet in diameter. The center of the bin had floor grate(s) with a conveyor underneath turned on to move grain. The grain was not flowing, so the employee entered the bin from a top hatch and climbed onto the grain. Approximately 6,000 bushels of corn were in the grain bin. The employee walked on the grain and use d a PVC pipe to agitate the grain. An apparent bridge connection collapsed, and the employee was engulfed at the center grate. The employee was killed.
Keywords:bridge, conveyor, corn, engulfed, grain bin, suffocated
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1585983.015 | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |