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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1786475.015 - Helm Trucking Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Helm Trucking Inc
4761 Estey Rd
Rhodes, MI 48652
Mailing Address:
3975 N 7 Mile Rd, Pinconning, MI 48650
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 484110/ General Freight Trucking, Local
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference:
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2230731 | ||
| Inspection | 1786257 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 8:45 a.m. on November 1, 2024, Employee #1 had exited a vehicle and was speaking with the owner of Bock Farms when an auger conveyor tipped over and fell. The equipment struck and crushed Employee #1 between the auger conveyor and the ground. The employee sustained crushing injuries and was killed.
Keywords: Auger, Auger Mechanism, Conveyor, Crushed, Fall, Falling Object, Struck Against, Struck By, Tips Over, Vehicle
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1786475.015 | 65 | M | Fatality |