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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 100356567 - Metcalf Lumber Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Savannah Area Office
Site Address:
Metcalf Lumber Co., Inc.
Hwy 122
Metcalf, GA 31792
Mailing Address:
Rt. 4, Box 241, Thomasville, GA 31792
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2421
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/19/1986
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/27/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360652655 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $560 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $560 |
| Current Penalty | $560 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $560 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001A | Serious | 19100265 C04 VI | 03/04/1986 | 04/01/1986 | $560 | $560 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100265 C18 I | 03/04/1986 | 03/11/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100265 C12 V | 03/04/1986 | 03/05/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS FOUND CAUGHT IN (WEDGED IN) A DRAG CHAIN CONVEYOR. THE CONVEYOR RUNS FROM THE TRANSFER POINT AT GROUND LEVEL UP TO THE TOP OF THE TRUCK TRAILER LOADING FACILITY. THE CONVEYOR IS USED TO LOAD BARK FROM A DEBARKER SAWMILL INTO 40 FOOT TRAILERS. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS FOUND BELOW THE HEAD (TOP) SPROCKET FOR THE DRAG CHAIN, WEDGED BETWEEN THE BOTTOM OF THE CONVEYOR TROUGH AND THE TRASH PAN, BELOW THE DRAG CHAIN. THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED MULTIPLE INJURIES AND DIED AT THE SCENE.
Keywords: CHAIN, CONVEYOR, SAWMILL, SPROCKET, ENTANGLED, NIP POINT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100356567 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported |