Inspection Detail
Inspection: 92405.015 - Silva International, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
Silva International, Inc.
513 Mechanic St.
Momence, IL 60954
Mailing Address:
523 N. Ash Street, Momence, IL 60954
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 311423/Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/05/2012
Emphasis: L:Fall
Case Closed: 01/05/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 75454 | ||
| Accident | 75047 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8 a.m. on July 13, 2011, an employee was loading a hopper with a blend of cilantro for processing. The employees of the facility were going on the regularly scheduled break, when Employee #1 decided to return to the room on his own accord. Employee #1 manually by-passed the interlocks on the material hoist carriage that allowed the safety gates on the stationary platform to open. The employee fell into the material hoist carriage approximately 13 feet. The employee was in hospital 1 or 2 days and passed away.
Keywords: Fall, Hopper, Platform
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 92405.015 | 44 | M | Fatality | Machine operators, not specified |
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