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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1785124.015 - Acadian Cypress & Hardwoods, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Acadian Cypress & Hardwoods, Inc.
1 Industrial Park Blvd
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
Mailing Address:
1 Industrial Park Blvd, Ponchatoula, La 70454, Ponchatoula, LA 70454
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 423310/ Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/30/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/22/2025
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 2227822 | Yes | |
| Accident | 2227840 |
Investigation Summary
At 4:00 p.m. on October 28, 2024, an employee working as a laborer for a wood products wholesaler had been tasked with moving lumber off a conveyor cutter. While the employee moved the material, a coworker saw him reach out as if grabbing his chest. The employee then fell to the ground. The employee died from natural causes including dilated cardiomyopathy.
Keywords: Cardiovasc Disease, Cardiovasc System, Chest, Chest pain, Fall, Fall On Same Level, Laborer, Lost consciousness, Lumber, Material Handling, Medical Condition, Medical History, Natural Causes, Respiratory, Respiratory Tract, Underlying Medical Condition, Wood
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1785124.015 | 53 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |