Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 170063549 - Employee killed in 15 ft fall to concrete floor
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111135877 | 04/01/1992 | 2421 | 0 | Louisiana-Pacific Corp. |
Abstract: Employee #1 was working on a drop sorter at a lumber mill. The drop sorter has a series of holes through which lumber is dropped according to length and width. Occasionally Employee #1 had to stop the drop sorter and step onto the platform to straighten a misaligned board. Apparently, when Employee #1 stepped on the drop sorter platform, he slipped and fell headfirst through a hole in the platform. He fell approximately 15 feet, striking a steel beam, then landing on the concrete floor. Employee #1 was killed.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111135877 | Fatality | Concussion | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. |
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