Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1388933.015 - Northwest Hardwoods, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
Northwest Hardwoods, Inc
4609 Hacker Valley Rd
Hacker Valley, WV 26222
Mailing Address:
4609 Hacker Valley Rd, Hacker Valley, WV 26222
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 321113/Sawmills
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/28/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/06/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1436919 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,956 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,956 |
| Current Penalty | $6,365 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,365 |
| 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 | 19100028 B01 I | 07/24/2019 | $6,365 | $7,956 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 10:10 a.m. on March 18, 2019, Employee #1 was assisting a coworker load trimming edge boards onto the rollers for the trimmer. The employee stepped over a frame beam in order to clean debris from the deck area. Employee #1's coveralls caught on the beam as he was stepping over. The employee tried to catch his balance but fell through an opening in the rail. The employee sustained a head concussion. The employee was hospitalized.
Keywords: Clothing, Concussion, Fall, Fall Protection, Head, Lost Balance, Roller Conveyor
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1388933.015 | 24 | M | Hospitalized injury | Sawing machine operators |
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