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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300218328 - Clarkson Grain Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Peoria Area Office
Site Address:
Clarkson Grain Co., Inc.
1000 W, Main St.
Beardstown, IL 62618
Mailing Address:
601 E. Second St., Beardstown, IL 62618
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5153
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/13/1998
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/24/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100270339 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | $7,500 |
| Current Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| 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 | 19100304 F04 | 07/24/1998 | 07/29/1998 | $875 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19170095 B01 II | 07/24/1998 | 07/29/1998 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19170026 F | 07/24/1998 | 07/29/1998 | $1,125 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19040008 A | 07/24/1998 | 07/29/1998 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and coworkers, of Clarkson Grain Company, Inc., were loading a river barge with grain when the upstream end of the barge swung away from the dock. Employee #1 left the dock and had mounted the barge when he apparently tripped on a winch cable. He fell, striking his head before continuing overboard into the Illinois River. A coworker attempted a rescue, but could not find him and it is presumed that he drowned. Employee #1 was not wearing a personal flotation device.
Keywords: LOADING, BARGE, HEAD, PPE, WORK RULES, TRIPPED, RIVER, FALL, DROWN, LIFE JACKET
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300218328 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |