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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125227637 - Albert Stroup Sawmill
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Charlotte
Site Address:
Albert Stroup Sawmill
722 St. Marks Church Rd.
Bessemer City, NC 28016
Mailing Address:
1541 Dameron Road, Bessemer City, NC 28016
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2421
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/26/1996
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/26/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102091105 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 operated a small logging/sawing business with six employees. On January 22, 1996, he was operating a sawmill and stopped to make some adjustments on the saw when he came in contact with an exposed, rotating drive shaft. His clothes became entangled on the drive shaft and choked him, causing multiple injuries and death by asphyxia. Witnesses at the scene confirmed the accident details. The drive shaft involved was approximately 36 in. long and 26 in. above ground, and was rotating at approximately 650 rpm. The shaft was not guarded and had several bolts extending out, which may have contributed to the accident.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, ASPHYXIATED, ROTATING SHAFT, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BY, SAWMILL, ENTANGLED, DRIVE SHAFT, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125227637 | Fatality | Amputation | Timber cutting and logging occupations |