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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1681498.015 - Wales Borp
Inspection Information - Office: Billings Area Office
Site Address:
Wales Borp
300 Red Angus Ln
Helmville, MT 59843
Mailing Address:
300 Red Angus Ln, Helmville, MT 59843
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 112111/Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/01/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/27/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2048357 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,465 | $0 | $4,465 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,233 | $0 | $2,233 |
| 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 | Other | 19040039 A01 | 10/17/2023 | $2,233 | $4,465 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:00 a.m. on June 26, 2023, an employee was opening an irrigation pipe. The irrigation pipe cover was jammed. The employee tried freeing it with his foot, but his foot got caught in the pipe from water pressure. The employee attempted to free his foot with his hand, but his hand got sucked into the pipe. The employee was stuck under approximately 2-3 foot of water until he drowned.
Keywords: Caught In, Drown, Drowning, Foot, Hand, Irrigation Pipe, Jammed, Stuck
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1681498.015 | 34 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |