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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311246045 - Access Ag, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Naperville Area Office
Site Address:
Access Ag, Inc.
2490 W.Grand Ridge Rd.
Mazon, IL 60444
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5153
NAICS: 424510/Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/20/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/25/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361843378 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 3 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 3 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $11,250 | $147,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $158,250 |
| Current Penalty | $6,750 | $88,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $94,950 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100026 A01 V | 03/24/2008 | 04/11/2008 | $450 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100026 A03 VII | 03/24/2008 | 04/11/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002A | Serious | 19100272 D | 03/24/2008 | 05/01/2008 | $2,100 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002B | Serious | 19100272 G04 | 03/24/2008 | 04/11/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003 | Serious | 19100272 E01 | 03/24/2008 | 04/11/2008 | $2,100 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004 | Serious | 19100272 G03 | 03/24/2008 | 04/11/2008 | $2,100 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 02001 | Willful | 19100272 G01 II | 03/24/2008 | 04/11/2008 | $29,400 | $49,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 02002 | Willful | 19100272 G01 IV | 03/24/2008 | 04/11/2008 | $29,400 | $49,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 02003 | Willful | 19100272 G02 | 03/24/2008 | 04/11/2008 | $29,400 | $49,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:20 p.m., four employees of a grain coop attempted to unclog a grain bin to maintain the flow of a 230,000-bushel capacity grain bin that was approximately one-fourth full. The bin was 72-ft in diameter and approximately 80-ft high. Employees #1 and #2 entered through the top of the bin and descended the ladder to the grain. No fall protection or personal protective equipment was utilized. One carried a length of conduit, the other a length of rebar, and, with only flashlights for lighting, positioned themselves over the clogged chute and conveyor while two other employees, Employees #3 and #4, attempted the same from the tunnel below the bin. The conveyor was energized and operating during this process. When the chute cleared and the grain flowed Employee #2 began to sink into the grain. Employee #1 grabbed Employee #2 and pulled him free when instantaneously Employee #1 was overcome by the flow of the grain. Employee #2 grabbed Employee #1 to save him but could not retrieve him. Employee #1 disappeared into the grain. Employee #2 screamed and was heard only by a fifth employee who entered the powerhouse and shut down the conveyor system. Numerous Fire and Emergency Medical Service units responded. The coroner was contacted and was on site. Employee #1's body was removed on September 25, 2007 at approximately 5:00 a.m. and he was pronounced dead.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, GRAIN, GRAIN BIN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311246045 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |