Inspection Detail

Inspection: 15238629 - Ramsey Lumber Co Inc

Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Norfolk (Regional Office) - Safety 0355112

Inspection Nr: 15238629

Report ID: 0355112

Date Opened: 05/11/1984

Site Address:
Ramsey Lumber Co Inc
475 Factory St
Suffolk, VA 23434

Mailing Address:
P O Box 1565, Suffolk, VA 23434

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:2421

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 05/16/1984

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 05/16/1984

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	360606925

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 14443766

Event: 05/11/1984

STRUCK BY FALLING LOG.

EMPLOYEE #1 WAS WALKING FROM MAINTENANCE SHOP GOING TO DEBARKER AREA. HE CROSSED OVER A BARRICAPE AROUND THE LOG DECK TO TAKE A SHORT CUT. WHEN HE WENT UNDER THE LOG DECK A LOG FELL OFF AND STRUCK HIM, KILLING HIM INSTANTLY. EMPLOYEE SUSTAINED MULTIPLE FRACTURES AND A BROKEN NECK.

Keywords: LOG, LOG DECK, NECK

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	15238629			Fatality	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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