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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 891543.015 - Azteca Milling, L.P.
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Azteca Milling, L.P.
501 W Chapin St
Edinburg, TX 78541
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 141, Edinburg, TX 78539
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 311211/Flour Milling
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/22/2013
Emphasis: N:Dustexpl, L:Grain
Case Closed: 01/17/2014
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 805145 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $49,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $49,000 |
| Current Penalty | $44,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $44,100 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100272 D | 08/20/2013 | 09/04/2013 | $6,300 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100272 E02 | 08/20/2013 | 09/04/2013 | $6,300 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100272 G01 I | 08/20/2013 | 09/04/2013 | $6,300 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100272 G01 III | 08/20/2013 | 09/04/2013 | $6,300 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100272 G02 | 08/20/2013 | 09/04/2013 | $6,300 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100272 G03 | 08/20/2013 | 09/04/2013 | $6,300 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100272 G04 | 08/20/2013 | 09/04/2013 | $6,300 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:30 a.m. on February 21, 2013, Employee #1 entered a grain silo and was standing on the surface of the grain flour. He began punching holes in the grain surface to facilitate product flow while the chute was open. The grain collapsed and carried him down the silo to the discharge point. Employee #1 was engulfed and was killed by asphyxiation.
Keywords: Asphyxiated, Collapse, Grain Elevator, Pinned, Silo, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 891543.015 | 21 | M | Fatality | Agricultural and food scientists |