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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1858117 - The Amalgamated Sugar Company
Inspection Information - Office: Boise Area Office
Site Address:
The Amalgamated Sugar Company
East Orchard Drive
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 127, Twin Falls, ID 83301
Union Status: Union
SIC:2063
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/24/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/17/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360511240 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $420 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $420 |
| Current Penalty | $420 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $420 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 09/25/1985 | 09/28/1985 | $420 | $420 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
FIVE EMPLOYEES WERE INSIDE A 130 FOOT HIGH, 42 FOOT DIMEMETER SILO WHICH HAD BEEN USED FOR SUGAR STORAGE. THERE WAS A FOUR TO FIVE FOOT THICK BUILDUP OF SUGAR ADHERING TO THE INSIDE OF THE SILO WALLS. THE SUGAR BUILDUP ROSE TO AN AVERAGE HEIGHT ON THE WALLS OF EIGHT FEET. THE EMPLOYEES WERE USING PICKS (12 FOOT BARS WITH TINES) AND SHOVELS TO REMOVE THE SUGAR. AS THE EMPLOYEES WERE UNDERCUTTING A LARGE SECTION OF SUGAR IT SEPARATED INTO 2 LAYERS. THE FIRST LAYER FELL. AS IT STRUCK THE SUGAR BOARD THE SECOND LAYER FELL, STRIKING EMPLOYEE #1 AND COVERING HER WITH TWO FEET OF SUGAR. SHE LATER DIED FROM CRUSHING INJURIES RECEIVED IN THE ACCIDENT.
Keywords: STORAGE BIN, CLEANING, CRUSHED, FLOWING MATERIAL, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1858117 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |