Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304787955 - Farmers Coop Society
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Farmers Coop Society
317 3rd Street
Sioux Center, IA 51250
Mailing Address:
317 3rd Street, Sioux Center, IA 51250
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4221
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/09/2001
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/02/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200521755 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 C01 | 10/17/2001 | 12/05/2001 | $1,250 | $4,000 | $0 | 10/31/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C04 II | 10/17/2001 | 12/05/2001 | $1,250 | $2,800 | $0 | 10/31/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 C06 IB | 10/17/2001 | 12/05/2001 | $1,250 | $1,600 | $0 | 10/31/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100147 C07 IIIA | 10/17/2001 | 12/05/2001 | $1,250 | $1,600 | $0 | 10/31/2001 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was delivering hog feed and filling the bins when the bottom auger of his truck became clogged. Employee #1 shut off the truck and put his right hand into the auger to try to unplug it. At this time, the auger made a turn, amputating his right middle finger and crushing his index finger. Employee #1 reached into the auger with his left hand to pull his right hand out. The auger made another turn and seriously cut the index and middle finger on his left hand. Employee #1 was hospitalized for his injuries.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, LOCKOUT, CLOGGED, CRUSHED, LACERATION, TRUCK, AUGER, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304787955 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |
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