At 2:30 p.m. on March 10, 2018, Employee #1 was using an aerial lift to gain access to an emergency access panel on a dust collection silo that was 25 feet above the ground. From the aerial lift, Employee #1 was using a two-inch water hose to spray water into the silo to remove the sawdust that had accumulated. He then exited the aerial lift and climbed through the emergency blow-out panel that opened into the silo. While inside the silo, a large accumulation of sawdust fell from overhead and engulfed Employee #1. He was killed as a result.
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Violation Summary
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| Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Total | |
| Initial Violations | 11 | 11 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $44,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $44,000 |
| Current Penalty | $26,000 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 | $30,000 |
