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Inspection: 310258785 - Adm Grain Co
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South
Site Address:
Adm Grain Co
3100 Wharf Rd
Galveston, TX 77553
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5153
NAICS: 424510/Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/22/2007
Emphasis:
Close Case:06/22/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101932168 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,000 |
| Current Penalty | $16,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 03/29/2007 | 05/15/2007 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C05 IIC1 | 03/29/2007 | 05/15/2007 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 C05 IID | 03/29/2007 | 05/15/2007 | $1,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100147 D04 I | 03/29/2007 | 05/15/2007 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100147 D06 | 03/29/2007 | 05/15/2007 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On October 11, 2006, Employee #1 and a coworker were replacing the clips on the splice of a belt conveyor. The coworker was located on top of the belt conveyor as Employee #1 was positioned between the belts near the tail pin pulley. The belt conveyor was inadvertently energized that caused Employee #1 to be pull towards the pulley. He sustained multiple fractures across his body from the rotating parts of the machinery and died. The coworker was thrown from the chute and sustained minor injuries.
Keywords:fracture, rotating parts, belt conveyor, caught by, crushed
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310258785 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |