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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a accident inspection of SOUTH DAKOTA WHEAT GROWERS ASSOCIATION at 109 Elevator Road, Mclaughlin, SD 57642 on Dec 23, 2009. The inspection scope was complete. The case was closed on Feb 6, 2017.
OSHA documented 29 violations (9 serious, 20 willful) with total penalties on record of $812,000. 1 incident investigation summary is associated with this inspection. This inspection is linked to 1 accident report in OSHA records.
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data.
Employee is asphyxiated when engulfed in grain storage bin
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key).
| Citation | Standard | Type | Initial | Current | Abatement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | $7,000 | $7,000 | Mar 13, 2012 |
| 01002 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | $7,000 | $7,000 | Mar 13, 2012 |
| 02001B | 19100146 D09 Permit-Required Confined Spaces | Serious | $0 |
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
Data Source and Methodology
Data synced dailyData on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement database, accessed via the DOL public data API. Records are updated daily. We strive for accuracy, but errors in data processing or establishment matching are possible. Penalty amounts reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts after informal conference, settlement, or judicial review. Establishment matching is based on employer name and location as reported in inspection records; some establishments may appear under multiple name variations. Chemical exposure sampling data and OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) are sourced from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS analyte codes. If you believe any record is inaccurate, please report it and we will investigate. This product uses the DOL Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the DOL. For official and authoritative records, visit osha.gov.
| $66,500 |
| Mar 13, 2012 |
| 02008A | 19100272 G01 I Grain Handling Facilities | Willful | $70,000 | $66,500 | Mar 13, 2012 |
| 02008B | 19100146 D10 Permit-Required Confined Spaces | Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 2012 |
| 02009A | 19100272 G01 II Grain Handling Facilities | Willful | $70,000 | $66,500 | Mar 13, 2012 |
| 02009B | 19100146 D03 III Permit-Required Confined Spaces | Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 2012 |
| 02010A | 19100272 G01 III Grain Handling Facilities | Willful | $70,000 | $66,500 | Mar 13, 2012 |
| 02010B | 19100146 D05 Permit-Required Confined Spaces | Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 2012 |
| 02011 | 19100272 G01 IV Grain Handling Facilities | Willful | $70,000 | $66,500 | Mar 13, 2012 |
| 02019A | 19100272 G03 Grain Handling Facilities | Willful | $70,000 | $66,500 | Mar 13, 2012 |
| 02019B | 19100272 G05 Grain Handling Facilities | Willful | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 2012 |
| 02020A | 19100272 G04 Grain Handling Facilities | Serious | $70,000 | $66,500 | Mar 13, 2012 |
| 02020B | 19100146 D04 VIII Permit-Required Confined Spaces | Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 2012 |
| 02021 | 19100272 G06 Grain Handling Facilities | Willful | $70,000 | $66,500 | Mar 13, 2012 |
| 02022 | 19100272 G06 Grain Handling Facilities | Willful | $70,000 | $66,500 | Mar 12, 2012 |
| 02023 | 19100146 D08 Permit-Required Confined Spaces | Serious | $70,000 | $66,500 | Mar 13, 2012 |
| 02024A | 19100272 E02 Grain Handling Facilities | Willful | $0 | $66,500 | Apr 30, 2012 |
| 02024B | 19100272 E02 Grain Handling Facilities | Willful | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 2012 |
| 02024C | 19100272 E02 Grain Handling Facilities | Willful | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 2012 |
| 02024D | 19100272 E02 Grain Handling Facilities | Willful | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 2012 |
| 02024E | 19100272 E02 Grain Handling Facilities | Willful | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 2012 |
| 02025A | 19100272 G02 Grain Handling Facilities | Willful | $0 | $66,500 | Apr 30, 2012 |
| 02025B | 19100272 G02 Grain Handling Facilities | Willful | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 2012 |
| 02025C | 19100272 G02 Grain Handling Facilities | Willful | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 2012 |
| 02025D | 19100272 G02 Grain Handling Facilities | Willful | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 2012 |
| 02025E | 19100272 G02 Grain Handling Facilities | Willful | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 2012 |
| 02025F | 19100272 G02 Grain Handling Facilities | Willful | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 2012 |
| 02025G | 19100272 G02 Grain Handling Facilities | Willful | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 2012 |
