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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1200640.015 - 94438 - Rahr Malting Company
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
94438 - Rahr Malting Company
800 West 1st Avenue
Shakopee, MN 55379
Mailing Address:
800 West 1st Avenue, Shakopee, MN 55379
Union Status: Union
SIC:2083
NAICS: 311213/Malt Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/06/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/06/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1169565 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $52,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $52,800 |
| Current Penalty | $29,500 | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $30,000 |
| 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 C04 I | 06/09/2017 | 06/13/2017 | $3,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 06/22/2017 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 06/09/2017 | 06/13/2017 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 06/22/2017 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 52050686 | 06/09/2017 | 12/04/2017 | $500 | $600 | $0 | 06/22/2017 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 52050865 | 06/09/2017 | 06/13/2017 | $1,500 | $2,200 | $0 | 06/22/2017 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:10 p.m. on January 2, 2017, an employee was located by coworkers in the pre-germ area on the 17th floor of Malt House Number 5. The employee's body was located near the center of the Giracleur machine. Based on the markings and items found in the grain, it appeared the employee became entangled within the rotation scrappers of the machine and was killed. The machine was 56-ft across and was equipped with four scrappers or arms. There were no witnesses to the accident.
Keywords: Caught By, Rotating Parts, Scraper, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1200640.015 | 58 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |