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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315361436 - Bruntlett Elevator
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Bruntlett Elevator
906 Park St.
Gowrie, IA 50543
Mailing Address:
906 Park St., Gowrie, IA 50543
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2048
NAICS: 311119/Other Animal Food Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/09/2011
Emphasis: L:Amputate, N:Amputate, S:Amputate
Case Closed: 07/22/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200533776 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,450 |
| Current Penalty | $1,950 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,950 |
| 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 B01 I | 05/09/2011 | 06/23/2011 | $200 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 05/09/2011 | 06/23/2011 | $750 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 05/09/2011 | 06/23/2011 | $0 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100305 G01 IVA | 05/09/2011 | 06/23/2011 | $250 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19101030 F01 I | 05/09/2011 | 06/23/2011 | $750 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On February 22, 2011, Employee #1 was preparing to service a Roskamp roller mill. He turned off the power to the machine and removed the guarding; however, the equipment was not locked out. There was still corn in the rollers, prompting Employee #1 to turn the machine back on to allow the corn to empty form the machine. The guard was continued to be left off. After the corn emptied out, the top roller of the machine had stopped moving. Employee #1 believed that this indicated that the bottom roller had stopped as well. He then used his left hand to place a feeler gauge into the roller. Employee #1's left hand was pulled into the roller, amputating his pinky, ring, middle, and index fingers, as well as suffered degloving of both his thumb and palm. Employee #1 called for help and a coworker responded, helping Employee #1 to open the rollers of the mill and remove his hand. The coworker then accompanied Employee #1 to the facilities office, where emergency services were contacted. Another coworker kept pressure on Employee #1's arm until emergency services arrived.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, AMPUTATED, FINGER, GUARD, DEGLOVED, CAUGHT BY, LOCKOUT, ROLLER--MACH/PART, UNTRAINED, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315361436 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |