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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315082198 - Central States Fumigation, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
Central States Fumigation, Llc
140 S Kansas Ave
Liberal, KS 67901
Mailing Address:
P.O.Box 1692, Salina, KS 67402
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7342
NAICS: 561710/Exterminating and Pest Control Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/21/2010
Emphasis: L:Grain, L:Xfallelec, S:Fall From Height
Case Closed: 02/07/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101345965 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,000 |
| Current Penalty | $12,950 | $0 | $0 | $5,950 | $0 | $18,900 |
| 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 C01 | 01/07/2011 | 01/12/2011 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100068 D01 | 01/07/2011 | 01/12/2011 | $5,950 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 19100132 F01 | 01/07/2011 | 01/19/2011 | $5,950 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On October 29, 2010, Employee #1 and three coworkers, all farm laborers, were using hoses and other equipment to fumigate the grain bins. Employee #1 was holding the end of a 2-inch plastic flexible hose as it was being pulled up to the top of the grain bin by a coworker. The hose was to be used to convey the fumigant from the ground level into the top of the grain bins. While holding the end of the hose, Employee #1 stepped backwards or lost perspective of his position on top of the grain bin and fell 96 feet to the concrete surface below. Two other coworkers were busy taping off openings and other connections in preparation for the fumigant to be applied to the grain bin and did not observe him falling. None of the workers on top of the grain bin were wearing fall protection. Employee #1 sustained multiple injuries and was pronounced dead at the site by the county coroner.
Keywords: FUMIGANT, AGRICULTURE, GRAIN, HOSE, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, GRAIN BIN, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315082198 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Laborers, except construction |