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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101783173 - Fleming Lumber Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Jacksonville Area Office
Site Address:
Fleming Lumber Co., Inc.
100 Railroad St.
Milligan, FL 32537
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 68, Crestview, FL 32536
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2421
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/16/1986
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/16/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360143630 |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS OPERATING A COMBINATION EDGER/GANG SAW AT THE INFEED SIDE. A PIECE OF WOOD BECAME JAMMED IN THE SAWS. THE OUTFEED OPERATOR TRIED TO DISLODGE THE JAM, USING A 14 FOOT LONG STICK. THE PIECE OF WOOD FLEW UP AND LIFTED THE ANTIKICKBACK FINGERS. THIS PERMITTED THE SAWS TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE WOOD PIECE, HURLING IT AT EMPLOYEE #1. HE WAS STRUCK IN THE CHEST AND KILLED. THE SAWS WERE EQUIPPED WITH SPREADERS, ANTI-KICKBACK FINGERS AND A COVER GUARD.
Keywords: CHEST, WORK RULES, JAMMED, SAW, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, BLADE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101783173 | Fatality | Puncture | Occupation not reported |