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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313361503 - Tri-County Grain Corporation, The
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Tri-County Grain Corporation, The
400 4th Street
Eldon, IA 52554
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5153
NAICS: 424510/Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/19/2009
Emphasis: L:Amputate, N:Amputate, S:Amputate
Case Closed: 08/28/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200530715 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,950 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,950 |
| Current Penalty | $750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 |
| 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 | 19100147 C01 | 06/12/2009 | 07/30/2009 | $0 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100219 D01 | 06/12/2009 | 07/30/2009 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100219 E01 I | 06/12/2009 | 07/30/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100304 F04 | 06/12/2009 | 07/30/2009 | $0 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:00 a.m. on May 8, 2009, Employee #1 was cracking corn and making a gluten mix, when the auger became jammed with product and stalled. Employee #1 believed the auger motor had been turned off at the control panel, but the equipment had not been deenergized. In addition, the motor driven belt and pulley system was not guarded. Employee #1 pulled on the belt to reverse the augur and clear the jammed product. When the jam broke free, the belt pulled Employee #1's right hand into the belt and pulley pinch point, resulting in amputation of his fifth digit. Employee #1's third and fourth digits were injured, but surgery was done to save use of the fingers.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, BELT, FINGER, GUARD, JAMMED, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, NIP POINT, PULLEY, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313361503 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Laborers, except construction |