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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312076367 - Ryzebol Dairy Farms
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Ryzebol Dairy Farms
2190 Squires Rd
Bailey, MI 49303
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0241
NAICS: 112120/Dairy Cattle and Milk Production
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/10/2011
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/01/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102460615 |
Investigation Summary
On February 2, 2011, the owner of a dairy farm was operating a Caterpillar front end loader to remove snow at an unoccupied residential home that he owned. The owner made several passes with the front end loader from the west to the east, pushing the snow out of the way. As the owner cleared the snow, he continued getting closer to a 500-pound (227-kilogram) propane tank, which was not connected or being utilized. The owner made a pass too close to the propane tank and struck the tank with the front end loader bucket. Residual propane leaked out and ignited. The operator of the front end loader died from burns he sustained in the fire.
Keywords: BURN, FRONT END LOADER, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, AGRICULTURE, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, FIRE, STRUCK AGAINST, PROPANE, TANK, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312076367 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |