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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: 1717041.015 - 107031 - Minnesota Firewood Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
107031 - Minnesota Firewood Llc
18691 233rd St
Little Falls, MN 56345
Mailing Address:
18691 233rd St, Little Falls, MN 56345
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 321113/Sawmills
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/15/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2109916 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $78,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $78,750 |
| Current Penalty | $51,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $51,500 |
| 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 | 182.653(08) | 05/20/2024 | 04/28/2025 | $125 | $250 | $0 | 05/28/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 05/20/2024 | 04/28/2025 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 05/28/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 05/20/2024 | 04/28/2025 | $1,375 | $2,750 | $0 | 05/28/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 05/20/2024 | 04/28/2025 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 05/28/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100219 C04 I | 05/20/2024 | 06/13/2024 | $0 | $750 | $0 | 05/28/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100265 C18 I | 05/20/2024 | 06/13/2024 | $0 | $25,000 | $0 | 05/28/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 4:01 p.m. on December 6, 2023, an employee working for a sawmill was removing wood debris that had fallen between the conveyor belt and a roller on a firewood processing machine. While reaching for the wood, the employee was caught by and pulled into the machinery which was running at the time. The employee was working alone at the time of the incident, and no environmental factors played a role in the accident. Medical intervention was unsuccessful, and the employee was pronounced dead at the scene of crushing injuries.
Keywords: Caught By, Caught In, Conveyor, Conveyor Belt, Crushed, Machine Guarding, Machine operator, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Pinch Point, Pinched, Power Roller, Pulled In, Reaching, Reaching In, Roller Conveyor, Roller--Mach/Part, Sawmill, Wood
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1717041.015 | 39 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |