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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: 1806358.015 - Ozark Organics Lp
Inspection Information - Office: Kansas City Area Office
Site Address:
Ozark Organics Lp
34 Kelly Road
Buffalo, MO 65622
Mailing Address:
34 Kelly Road, Buffalo, MO 65622
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 311119/Other Animal Food Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/25/2025
Emphasis: L:R7grain
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2266428 | ||
| Inspection | 1806347 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 4 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $27,663 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $27,663 |
| Current Penalty | $9,434 | $0 | $0 | $11,349 | $0 | $20,783 |
| 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 | 19100028 B01 I | 06/27/2025 | 09/02/2025 | $2,483 | $3,547 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19100134 K06 | 06/27/2025 | 09/02/2025 | $2,128 | $2,128 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Other | 19100178 A06 | 06/27/2025 | 09/02/2025 | $2,837 | $2,837 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Other | 19100178 Q07 | 06/27/2025 | 09/02/2025 | $0 | $2,837 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Other | 19100178 L02 II | 06/27/2025 | 09/02/2025 | $2,837 | $2,837 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100272 G01 II | 06/27/2025 | 11/17/2025 | $3,476 | $4,965 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100272 I01 | 06/27/2025 | 11/17/2025 | $3,476 | $4,965 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 8. | 01008 | Other | 19100305 B02 I | 06/27/2025 | 09/02/2025 | $3,547 | $3,547 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 7:00 p.m. on February 24, 2025, Employee #1 entered a grain bin while operating an auger and became caught in the sweep auger. The employee was fatally injured.
Keywords: Auger, Auger Mechanism, Caught Between, Caught By, Caught In, Grain, Grain Bin
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1806358.015 | 53 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |