Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120454483 - Northwoods Log Homes, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
Northwoods Log Homes, Inc.
Co Rd 39
Laporte, MN 56461
Mailing Address:
Hrc 70, Box 645, Laporte, MN 56461
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2452
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/10/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/12/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360241921 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,300 | $0 | $0 | $100 | $0 | $5,400 |
| Current Penalty | $3,300 | $0 | $0 | $100 | $0 | $3,400 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 06/02/1995 | 06/07/1995 | $3,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 06/22/1995 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100265 E01 V | 06/02/1995 | 07/03/1995 | $300 | $300 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 182065308 | 06/02/1995 | 06/07/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19100151 B | 06/02/1995 | 06/06/1995 | $100 | $100 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A sawmill crew was trying to replace a cable on a log carriage that had jumped off the cable drum. The cable drum was in the blow pit area near the head saw blade. The unit was on and the blade was running. As the cable went back onto the drum, the carriage traveled forward and hit Employee #1, pushing him into the 48 in. diameter head saw blade. The saw severed both of his legs at the knee or slightly above. He died as a result of these injuries.
Keywords: KNEE, SEVERED, REPAIR, WORK RULES, LOCKOUT, SAW, SAWMILL, STRUCK BY, BLADE, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120454483 | Fatality | Amputation | Sawing machine operators |
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