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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17733304 - Monsanto Company
Inspection Information - Office: Boise Area Office
Site Address:
Monsanto Company
3 Miles Northwest
Soda Springs, ID 83276
Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 816, Soda Springs, ID 83276
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2819
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/24/1988
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/16/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360689970 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:45 p.m. on June 16, 1988, Employee #1 was operating a pot carrier. He left the furnace area and was traveling to the dump area. When he arrived at the top of the dump area, he started to turn the machine to position it to the dump location and the steering locked. The machine traveled over the outer edge of the pile. It is not known if Employee #1 jumped out or was thrown off the machine. He was found midway down the slag pile. Employee #1 died of massive crushing injuries.
Keywords: EJECTED, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, STEERING WHEEL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17733304 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |