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Inspection: 100054253 - Aurora Cooperative Elevator Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Omaha Area Office
Inspection Nr: 100054253
Report ID: 0728900
Date Opened: 12/03/1985
Site Address:
Aurora Cooperative Elevator Co.
605 12th St.
Aurora, NE 68818
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 209, Aurora, NE 68818
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5153
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/04/1985
Emphasis: N:Grain
Case Closed: 04/03/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360552772 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 10 | 16 | |||
| Current Violations | 5 | 10 | 15 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,100 |
| Current Penalty | $875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $875 |
| FTA Penalty | $200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $200 |
| # | 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 | 01/07/1986 | 02/28/1986 | $175 | $350 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 01/07/1986 | 02/28/1986 | $175 | $350 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 5A0001 | 01/07/1986 | 02/28/1986 | $175 | $350 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 5A0001 | 01/07/1986 | 02/07/1986 | $350 | $350 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100022 A01 | 01/07/1986 | 01/21/1986 | $175 | $350 | $200 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100307 B | 01/07/1986 | 03/28/1986 | $175 | $350 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 02001 | Other | 19100023 A05 | 01/07/1986 | 01/21/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 02002 | Other | 19100023 C01 | 01/07/1986 | 01/21/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 02003 | Other | 19100134 E03 | 01/07/1986 | 01/21/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 02004 | Other | 19100134 F02 I | 01/07/1986 | 01/21/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 11. | 02005 | Other | 19100134 F02 IV | 01/07/1986 | 01/21/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 12. | 02006 | Other | 19100215 A04 | 01/07/1986 | 01/21/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 13. | 02007 | Other | 19100215 B09 | 01/07/1986 | 01/10/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 14. | 02008 | Other | 19100219 D01 | 01/07/1986 | 02/07/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 15. | 02009 | Other | 19100219 E01 I | 01/07/1986 | 02/07/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 16. | 02010 | Other | 19100219 F03 | 01/07/1986 | 02/07/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 14554315
Event: 11/29/1985
SUFFOCATED IN FLOWING CORN
A LARGE CHUNK OF CORN WAS BLOCKING THE CHUTE. EMPLOYEE #1 WENT INTO THE BIN TO FREE UP THE JAM. THE CORN STARTED TO FLOW, CAUSING EMPLOYEE #1 TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND FALL. HE WAS QUICKLY COVERED BY THE FLOWING CORN AND SUFFOCATED.
Keywords: SUFFOCATED, CORN, CLOGGED, FLOWING MATERIAL, BURIED, LOST BALANCE, TIE-OFF, GRAIN BIN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100054253 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |