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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308530930 - Port Elevator-Brownsville, L.C.
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Port Elevator-Brownsville, L.C.
9155 R.L. Ostos Road
Brownsville, TX 78521
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5153
NAICS: 425120/Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/19/2005
Emphasis: L:Amputate, L:Fall, L:Grain
Case Closed: 12/21/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100212265 | ||
| Referral | 200212017 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 8 | 3 | 1 | 12 | ||
| Current Violations | 6 | 3 | 2 | 11 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $15,500 | $105,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $120,500 |
| Current Penalty | $6,300 | $63,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $69,300 |
| 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 | 19100023 A03 | 10/24/2005 | 11/03/2005 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100023 C01 | 10/24/2005 | 11/03/2005 | $350 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100027 C06 | 10/24/2005 | 11/03/2005 | $400 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100027 D03 | 10/05/2005 | 10/18/2005 | $600 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 19100215 B09 | 10/24/2005 | 11/03/2005 | $0 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100272 G01 I | 10/24/2005 | 11/03/2005 | $2,100 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100272 G01 IV | 10/24/2005 | 11/03/2005 | $2,100 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01008A | Serious | 19100303 B02 | 10/24/2005 | 11/03/2005 | $750 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01008B | Serious | 19100305 G02 III | 10/24/2005 | 11/03/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 02001A | Willful | 19100272 E01 II | 10/24/2005 | 11/03/2005 | $21,000 | $35,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 02001B | Willful | 19100272 E02 | 10/24/2005 | 11/03/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 02002 | Willful | 19100272 G01 II | 10/24/2005 | 11/03/2005 | $21,000 | $35,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 13. | 02003 | Willful | 19100272 G02 | 10/24/2005 | 11/03/2005 | $21,000 | $35,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 14. | 03001 | Other | 19100253 A03 | 10/24/2005 | 11/03/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:45 p.m. on April 26, 2005, Employee #1 was shoveling grain located behind some flathouse doors. Employee #1 became engulfed by the grain and sunk to the spout region of the flathouse, where grain exits and enters on a conveyor belt. Coworkers attempted to rescue him, with no success. Emergency services were contacted, but before Employee #1 could be rescued he suffocated and died.
Keywords: OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, ASPHYXIATED, SUFFOCATED, GRAIN, WORK STATION, CAUGHT BETWEEN, MANUAL MAT HANDLING, UNTRAINED, GRAIN BIN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308530930 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |