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Inspection: 1717015.015 - Thompson Hardwoods, Inc. And Beasley-Johnson Holdings, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Savannah Area Office
Site Address:
Thompson Hardwoods, Inc. And Beasley-Johnson Holdings, 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 |