Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201203627 - Employee Is Struck by Wood Thrown by Sawmill and Later Died

Accident Summary Nr: 201203627 -- Report ID: 1054114 -- Event Date: 07/25/2007
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
310737770	07/26/2007	2421	321113	Rosboro Llc

Abstract: At approximately 8:15 p.m. on July 25, 2007, Employee #1 was observing the operation of two unloader arms of a chop saw. He was observing this operation from a catwalk installed approximately 12-ft to 15-ft away from the saw. A piece from a log was picked up by the saw and rotated around the forward side of the saw, throwing it back toward the employee. The piece of wood struck him in the face and the chest causing serious injuries (not specified). When the victim was found by a coworker, emergency assistance was immediately called, and he was transported to a local hospital. Employee #1 died on July 27, 2007 from his injuries.

Keywords: CHEST, WOOD PANEL, SAWMILL, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, FACE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	310737770			Fatality	Concussion	Occupation not reported

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