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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1608929.015 - Gingerich Blade And Lumber
Inspection Information - Office: Eau Claire Area Office
Site Address:
Gingerich Blade And Lumber
E21107 Zank Road
Fairchild, WI 54741
Mailing Address:
E21107 Zank Road, Fairchild, WI 54741
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 321113/Sawmills
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/20/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/10/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1921242 |
Investigation Summary
At 2:50 p.m. on July 18, 2022, an employee (sawyer) was standing on the ground adjacent to the log deck of the sawmill, containing an approximate 15 to 20 foot high stack of logs. The sawyer used a handheld cant hook to advance a log on the bottom of the pile forward on the deck, when a loose log came off at the top of the pile and struck the sawyer on the top of the head. Medics arrived onsite and attempted to perform life saving measures, but were unable to find any signs of life. The employee was killed from the blow to the back of the head.
Keywords: Attachment Hook, Head, Log, Sawmill, Sawyer, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1608929.015 | 54 | M | Fatality | Miscellaneous woodworking machine operators |