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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305235814 - Melrose Grain & Elevator Co., Inc
Inspection Information - Office: State Of New Mexico Environment Department Occupational Health & Safety Bureau
Site Address:
Melrose Grain & Elevator Co., Inc
205 E. Denby
Melrose, NM 88124
Mailing Address:
Po Box 316, Melrose, NM 88124
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5153
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/02/2002
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/04/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100041094 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,050 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,050 |
| 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 | 19100272 E02 | 12/05/2002 | 06/04/2003 | $150 | $1,500 | $0 | 12/24/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100272 G01 I | 12/05/2002 | 06/04/2003 | $150 | $1,500 | $0 | 12/24/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100272 G01 II | 12/05/2002 | 06/04/2003 | $150 | $1,500 | $0 | 12/24/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100272 G01 III | 12/05/2002 | 06/04/2004 | $150 | $1,500 | $0 | 12/24/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100272 G01 IV | 12/05/2002 | 06/04/2003 | $150 | $1,500 | $0 | 12/24/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100272 G02 | 12/05/2002 | 06/04/2003 | $150 | $1,500 | $0 | 12/24/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100272 G05 | 12/05/2002 | 06/04/2003 | $150 | $1,500 | $0 | 12/24/2002 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 31, 2002, Employee #1 and coworkers were transferring wheat grain from bin number 12 when the chute became clogged. Employee #1 entered the bin to clear the blockage. He was using a long steel poker to break the clog when the grain began to flow, engulfing him. Employee #1 died of asphyxia.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, DUST, AGRICULTURE, WORK RULES, INHALATION, CLOGGED, FLOWING MATERIAL, BURIED, UNTRAINED, GRAIN BIN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305235814 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |