Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170834196 - Employee Is Killed When Caught in Lumber Mill Conveyor

Accident Summary Nr: 170834196 -- Report ID: 0950615 -- Event Date: 04/10/2013
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125479220	04/10/2013	2421	321113	Pacific States Industries/ Redwood Empire Sawmill

Abstract: On April 10, 2013, Employee #1 was operating a millwright lumber mill. The employee was clearing a jam in the conveyor while the conveyor was running and he was caught between the drive belt and the tail drum. Employee #1 suffered crushing injuries to his legs and torso. The employee was transported to an area hospital, where he died from his injuries.

Keywords: DRUM, TORSO, JAMMED, MILLING MACHINE, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, LUMBER, CONVEYOR, CONVEYOR BELT, LEG

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125479220			Fatality	Other	Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec

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