UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

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Inspection: 1530321.015 - 74991 - Elliott Sawmilling Co Llc

Inspection Information - Office: South Carolina Priv

Investigation Summary

At approximately 12:00 a.m. on May 10, 2021, an employee was walking from the dr y kiln to the dry kiln. The employee was by the supervisor's office, East of #4 and #5 Dry Kilns and the NW corner of the supply/parts room after completing a j ob task. Forklifts were picking up and transporting lumber to trucks to be haule d off at the time. The employee walked across the lot. A forklift operator was d riving a Hyster 300 forklift in the area. The employee continued to walk around the left rear side of the forklift. The forklift operator proceeded to back up w ith a load of lumber. The employee stopped and waved at another forklift in the area. The employee was struck by the left rear tire of the Hyster 300 forklift as it was backing up. The coworkers called 911 and conducted CPR until EMS arriv ed. The employee later died from these injuries after being transported to the h ospital.

Keywords:backing up, blunt force trauma, cpr, forklift, kiln, lumber, struck by