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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311363121 - Mcalister Grain Company
Inspection Information - Office: Little Rock Area Office
Site Address:
Mcalister Grain Company
8650 Phillips 300 Road
Helena, AR 72342
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: 01/28/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Grain, S:Caught-In Or Between
Case Closed: 06/23/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100264662 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,000 |
| Current Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 |
| 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 | 19100272 D | 05/21/2008 | 06/11/2008 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100272 E01 | 05/21/2008 | 06/11/2008 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100272 E02 | 05/21/2008 | 06/11/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01003A | Serious | 19100272 G01 I | 05/21/2008 | 06/11/2008 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003B | Serious | 19100272 G01 II | 05/21/2008 | 06/11/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01003C | Serious | 19100272 G01 III | 05/21/2008 | 06/11/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01003D | Serious | 19100272 G01 IV | 05/21/2008 | 06/11/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01004 | Serious | 19100272 G02 | 05/21/2008 | 06/11/2008 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 9. | 01005 | Serious | 19100272 G04 | 05/21/2008 | 06/11/2008 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 10. | 01006 | Serious | 19100272 G06 | 05/21/2008 | 06/11/2008 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 11. | 01007 | Serious | 19100272 G05 | 05/21/2008 | 06/11/2008 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 12. | 01008A | Serious | 19100272 D | 05/21/2008 | 06/11/2008 | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 13. | 01008B | Serious | 19100272 E01 | 05/21/2008 | 06/11/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 14. | 01008C | Serious | 19100272 E02 | 05/21/2008 | 06/11/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 15. | 01008D | Serious | 19100272 G05 | 05/21/2008 | 06/11/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 16. | 01009A | Serious | 19100272 G02 | 05/21/2008 | 06/11/2008 | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 17. | 01009B | Serious | 19100272 G04 | 05/21/2008 | 06/11/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 18. | 01009C | Serious | 19100272 G06 | 05/21/2008 | 06/11/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment |
Investigation Summary
On January 16, 2008, Employee #1 entered a soybean grain bin to clear a clog. A coworker was assisting him from the outside and maintained communication by radio. The coworker left to check the belt conveyor, which ran underneath the grain bin. While he was gone, Employee #1 was engulfed in soy beans. After trying unsuccessfully to contact him, the coworker called the office to get emergency help. Employee #1 remained in the bin for several hours while emergency personnel attempted to rescue him. An additional collapse of soy beans completely engulfed his body, asphyxiating and killing him. At approximately 9:00 p.m., the body was removed and taken to the Coroner's office in Little Rock for autopsy.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, COLLAPSE, SUFFOCATED, AGRICULTURE, CAUGHT BETWEEN, SOYBEANS, CONVEYOR BELT, GRAIN BIN, WORK SURFACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311363121 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |