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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 317127686 - Christensen Farms
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Christensen Farms
2673 470th Avenue
Graettinger, IA 51342
Mailing Address:
23971 County Rd. 10 Po Box 3000, Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0213
NAICS: 112210/Hog and Pig Farming
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/08/2013
Emphasis: S:Amputate
Case Closed: 07/19/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200536761 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,875 |
| Current Penalty | $1,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,875 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19280057 A06 III | 05/23/2013 | 07/09/2013 | $1,875 | $1,875 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19280057 A11 | 05/23/2013 | 07/09/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:10 a.m. on April 26, 2013, Employee #1 and a coworker were repairing a Boar Bot, a robotic machine used to herd pigs. The robotic machine's wheel had fallen off and the employees were attempting to put a wheel back on. It was found that sometimes the wheel bolt would come loose while the machine moved forward. The coworker was able place the wheel on the machine, but when it moved forward, the wheel fell off again. Employee #1 came to help the coworker. He leaned the Boar Bot against a rail and placed the wheel on. Once the wheel was on and the chain put back into place, Employee #1 instructed the coworker to use the remote control to move the Boar Bot forward. The coworker did this, but the chain fell off again, so Employee #1 tried to put the chain back on the sprocket. The coworker thought that Employee #1 had completed this task and pushed the forward button. Employee #1's right index finger was caught between the chain and sprocket, which resulted in an amputation of the first digit. Employee #1 was transported to a medical center, where he received treatment and then was released.
Keywords: CHAIN, AMPUTATED, REPAIR, FINGER, SPROCKET
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 317127686 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |