Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1695169.015 - Mdlg, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Mobile Area Office
Site Address:
Mdlg, Inc.
4 Cutrate Road
Phenix City, AL 36870
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 639, Phenix City, AL 36867
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 321113/Sawmills
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/29/2023
Emphasis: N:Amputate, N:Fall, L:Forklift
Case Closed:
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 2076247 |
Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Initial Violations | 5 | 15 | 1 | 21 | ||
Current Violations | 5 | 15 | 1 | 21 | ||
Initial Penalty | $59,227 | $2,392,176 | $20,280 | $0 | $0 | $2,471,683 |
Current Penalty | $59,227 | $2,392,176 | $20,280 | $0 | $0 | $2,471,683 |
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 | 5A0001 | 02/21/2024 | 03/06/2024 | $12,676 | $12,676 | $0 | 03/12/2024 | C - Contested | |
2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100157 C04 | 02/21/2024 | 03/06/2024 | $10,140 | $10,140 | $0 | 03/12/2024 | C - Contested | |
3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100305 B01 II | 02/21/2024 | 03/06/2024 | $10,140 | $10,140 | $0 | 03/12/2024 | C - Contested | |
4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100305 G02 III | 02/21/2024 | 03/06/2024 | $10,140 | $10,140 | $0 | 03/12/2024 | C - Contested | |
5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100305 J04 II | 02/21/2024 | 03/06/2024 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | 03/12/2024 | C - Contested | |
6. | 02001A | Willful | 19100147 C04 I | 02/21/2024 | 03/06/2024 | $161,323 | $161,323 | $0 | 03/12/2024 | C - Contested | |
7. | 02001B | Willful | 19100147 D04 I | 02/21/2024 | 03/06/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/12/2024 | C - Contested | |
8. | 02002A | Willful | 19100147 C04 I | 02/21/2024 | 03/06/2024 | $161,323 | $161,323 | $0 | 03/12/2024 | C - Contested | |
9. | 02002B | Willful | 19100147 D04 I | 02/21/2024 | 03/06/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/12/2024 | C - Contested | |
10. | 02003A | Willful | 19100147 C04 I | 02/21/2024 | 03/06/2024 | $161,323 | $161,323 | $0 | 03/12/2024 | C - Contested | |
11. | 02003B | Willful | 19100147 D04 I | 02/21/2024 | 03/06/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/12/2024 | C - Contested | |
12. | 02004A | Willful | 19100147 C04 I | 02/21/2024 | 03/06/2024 | $161,323 | $161,323 | $0 | 03/12/2024 | C - Contested | |
13. | 02004B | Willful | 19100147 D04 I | 02/21/2024 | 03/06/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/12/2024 | C - Contested | |
14. | 02005A | Willful | 19100147 C04 I | 02/21/2024 | 03/06/2024 | $161,323 | $161,323 | $0 | 03/12/2024 | C - Contested | |
15. | 02005B | Willful | 19100147 D04 I | 02/21/2024 | 03/06/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/12/2024 | C - Contested | |
16. | 02006A | Willful | 19100147 C04 I | 02/21/2024 | 03/06/2024 | $161,323 | $161,323 | $0 | 03/12/2024 | C - Contested | |
17. | 02006B | Willful | 19100147 D04 I | 02/21/2024 | 03/06/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/12/2024 | C - Contested | |
18. | 02007 | Willful | 19100147 C07 I A | 02/21/2024 | 03/06/2024 | $161,323 | $161,323 | $0 | 03/12/2024 | C - Contested | |
19. | 02008 | Willful | 19100147 C07 I A | 02/21/2024 | 03/06/2024 | $161,323 | $161,323 | $0 | 03/12/2024 | C - Contested | |
20. | 02009 | Willful | 19100147 C07 I A | 02/21/2024 | 03/06/2024 | $161,323 | $161,323 | $0 | 03/12/2024 | C - Contested | |
21. | 02010 | Willful | 19100028 B01 I | 02/21/2024 | 03/06/2024 | $152,100 | $152,100 | $0 | 03/12/2024 | C - Contested | |
22. | 02011 | Willful | 19100028 B06 I | 02/21/2024 | 03/06/2024 | $152,100 | $152,100 | $0 | 03/12/2024 | C - Contested | |
23. | 02012 | Willful | 19100028 B01 I | 02/21/2024 | 03/06/2024 | $161,323 | $161,323 | $0 | 03/12/2024 | C - Contested | |
24. | 02013A | Willful | 19100028 B06 I | 02/21/2024 | 03/06/2024 | $161,323 | $161,323 | $0 | 03/12/2024 | C - Contested | |
25. | 02013B | Willful | 19100028 B06 II | 02/21/2024 | 03/06/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/12/2024 | C - Contested | |
26. | 02014 | Willful | 19100265 C04 IV | 02/21/2024 | 03/06/2024 | $152,100 | $152,100 | $0 | 03/12/2024 | C - Contested | |
27. | 02015 | Willful | 19100265 C18 I | 02/21/2024 | 03/06/2024 | $161,323 | $161,323 | $0 | 03/12/2024 | C - Contested | |
28. | 03001 | Repeat | 19100178 L01 I | 02/21/2024 | 03/06/2024 | $20,280 | $20,280 | $0 | 03/12/2024 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 3:30 p.m. on August 23, 2023, an employee was assisting with clearing a jam of the chipper at the sawmill. The employee crossed over a guardrail to access the area where the jam needed to be cleared when he stepped on the pan of the auger that had been restarted. The employee lost his footing and fell into the auger. The employee suffered severe trauma to his body and was killed.
Keywords: Auger, Auger Mechanism, Chipper, Clearing, Contact, Energized, Fall, Fall On Same Level, Jammed, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Lost Balance, Sawmill
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 1695169.015 | 67 | M | Fatality |