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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314029737 - Golden Valley Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
Golden Valley Inc.
102 S Main
Rozel, KS 67574
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 68, Rozel, KS 67574
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: 08/09/2011
Emphasis: L:Grain, S:Fall From Height, S:Hispanic
Case Closed: 08/28/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101346286 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $24,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,500 |
| Current Penalty | $7,600 | $0 | $0 | $8,800 | $0 | $16,400 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 10/03/2011 | 11/17/2011 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $0 | 10/27/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19100023 A02 | 10/03/2011 | 03/26/2012 | $2,800 | $3,500 | $0 | 10/27/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100023 A06 | 10/03/2011 | 03/26/2012 | $5,600 | $7,000 | $0 | 10/27/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100023 A08 | 10/03/2011 | 03/26/2012 | $2,000 | $2,800 | $0 | 10/27/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 19100023 D01 II | 10/03/2011 | 03/26/2012 | $2,000 | $2,800 | $0 | 10/27/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01006A | Other | 19100219 D01 | 10/03/2011 | 03/26/2012 | $2,000 | $2,800 | $0 | 10/27/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01006B | Other | 19100219 E01 I | 10/03/2011 | 03/26/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/27/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 01007 | Other | 19100303 F02 | 10/03/2011 | 03/26/2012 | $2,000 | $2,800 | $0 | 10/27/2011 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Approximately 9:45 a.m. on June 22, 2011, Employee #1 was part of a two-man crew working on the East Elevator to clean the bin deck. Employee #2 directed Employee #1 to clean and sweep the floor on the bin deck level. Employee #2 was on the ground level in the office when he heard a clanking sound followed by yells for help. He went to the bind deck and found bin #10 open with a 19 inch diameter cover off to the side, and he heard Employee #1 approximately 70 feet below. Rescue attempts were not successful and Employee#1 died from his injuries.
Keywords: FALL, GRAIN BIN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314029737 | Fatality | Fracture | Laborers, except construction |