Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314352345 - Harbor Point Mineral Products Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Syracuse Area Office
Site Address:
Harbor Point Mineral Products Inc.
71 Wurz Ave
Utica, NY 13502
Mailing Address:
71 Wurz Ave, Utica, NY 13502
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2048
NAICS: 311119/Other Animal Food Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/27/2011
Emphasis: N:Svep
Case Closed: 04/01/2024
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100882414 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 14 | 4 | 18 | |||
| Current Violations | 14 | 4 | 18 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $38,400 | $106,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $144,400 |
| Current Penalty | $38,400 | $106,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $144,400 |
| 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 | 19100022 C | 11/09/2011 | 11/14/2011 | $2,400 | $2,400 | $0 | 12/02/2011 | - | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100023 A02 | 11/09/2011 | 11/14/2011 | $2,400 | $2,400 | $0 | 12/02/2011 | - | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100023 A03 | 11/09/2011 | 11/14/2011 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $0 | 12/02/2011 | - | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100023 B03 | 11/09/2011 | 11/14/2011 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | 12/02/2011 | - | |
| 5. | 01005A | Serious | 19100023 C01 | 11/09/2011 | 11/14/2011 | $2,400 | $2,400 | $0 | 12/02/2011 | - | |
| 6. | 01005B | Serious | 19100023 D01 II | 11/09/2011 | 11/14/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/02/2011 | - | |
| 7. | 01006 | Serious | 19100024 B | 11/09/2011 | 11/14/2011 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $0 | 12/02/2011 | - | |
| 8. | 01007 | Serious | 19100024 E | 11/09/2011 | 11/14/2011 | $2,400 | $2,400 | $0 | 12/02/2011 | - | |
| 9. | 01008 | Serious | 19100024 I | 11/09/2011 | 11/14/2011 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $0 | 12/02/2011 | - | |
| 10. | 01009 | Serious | 19100027 D02 | 11/09/2011 | 11/14/2011 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | 12/02/2011 | - | |
| 11. | 01010 | Serious | 19100027 D03 | 11/09/2011 | 11/14/2011 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | 12/02/2011 | - | |
| 12. | 01011 | Serious | 19100272 G01 IV | 11/09/2011 | 12/12/2011 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | 12/02/2011 | - | |
| 13. | 01012 | Serious | 19100272 G04 | 11/09/2011 | 11/14/2011 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | 12/02/2011 | - | |
| 14. | 01013 | Serious | 19100272 G05 | 11/09/2011 | 12/12/2011 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | 12/02/2011 | - | |
| 15. | 01014 | Serious | 19100303 B07 IV | 11/09/2011 | 11/28/2011 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $0 | 12/02/2011 | - | |
| 16. | 02001 | Willful | 19100272 E02 | 11/09/2011 | 12/12/2011 | $28,000 | $28,000 | $0 | 12/02/2011 | - | |
| 17. | 02002 | Willful | 19100272 G01 II | 11/09/2011 | 11/14/2011 | $28,000 | $28,000 | $0 | 12/02/2011 | - | |
| 18. | 02003 | Willful | 19100272 G01 III | 11/09/2011 | 12/12/2011 | $22,000 | $22,000 | $0 | 12/02/2011 | - | |
| 19. | 02004 | Willful | 19100272 G02 | 11/09/2011 | 11/14/2011 | $28,000 | $28,000 | $0 | 12/02/2011 | - |
Investigation Summary
On May 11, 2011, Employee #1 was working in a silo that contained cotton seed and was experiencing a bridging situation. Wearing a body belt attached to a retractable lifeline, Employee #1 entered the silo. Once inside, Employee #1 removed the belt to allow for a coworker to enter the silo. Soon after Employee #1 removed the belt and the second worker entered the silo, Employee #1 became engulfed in the cotton seed and was killed.
Keywords: CHEST, ASPHYXIATED, CONFINED SPACE, PPE, ENTANGLED, SILO
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314352345 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |
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