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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: 1717015.015 - Thompson Hardwoods, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Savannah Area Office
Site Address:
Thompson Hardwoods, Inc.
600 Baxley Hwy
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 646, Hazlehurst, GA 31539
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 321113/Sawmills
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/28/2023
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2112778 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | |
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | |
| Initial Penalty | $25,349 | $161,323 | $80,655 | $0 | $0 | $267,327 |
| Current Penalty | $25,349 | $161,323 | $80,655 | $0 | $0 | $267,327 |
| 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 | 19100147 C07 III A | 06/14/2024 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | 07/17/2024 | C - Contested | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100219 F03 | 06/14/2024 | 07/12/2024 | $9,218 | $9,218 | $0 | 07/17/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 02001 | Willful | 19100147 C04 I | 06/14/2024 | $161,323 | $161,323 | $0 | 07/17/2024 | C - Contested | ||
| 4. | 03001 | Repeat | 19100147 D04 I | 06/14/2024 | 07/12/2024 | $80,655 | $80,655 | $0 | 07/17/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 04001 | Other | 19100147 C07 IV | 06/14/2024 | 07/12/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/17/2024 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 12:20 p.m. on December 18, 2023, an employee working for a sawmill was repositioning a log on a shape chipper guide chain. The employee lifted the log at which point the machine activated. The employee crushed his torso and was killed.
Keywords: Activated, Chipper, Chipping, Crushed, Lifting, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Log, Positioning, Sawmill, Torso, Unsafe Position, Wood Chipper
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1717015.015 | 24 | M | Fatality |