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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300372786 - Diamond Crystal Specialty Foods, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Diamond Crystal Specialty Foods, Inc.
215 Mill Street
Mitchellville, IA 50169
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2099
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/21/1999
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/31/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361877863 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| 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 | 19100147 C07 I | 05/13/1999 | 05/18/1999 | $1,750 | $4,500 | $0 | 05/19/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 05/13/1999 | 06/09/1999 | $1,750 | $4,500 | $0 | 05/19/1999 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was vacuuming out a chute for a material changeover when the vacuum hose became caught on the tilt control lever, activating it. The unit tilted forward and caught her between the frame and the chute leading to the auger that moved the product to the bagging station. Employee #1 was crushed and killed.
Keywords: WORK RULES, CAUGHT BY, HOSE, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300372786 | Fatality | Other | Janitors and cleaners |