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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: 1791631.015 - Southern Forest Industries, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Southern Forest Industries, Inc.
3794 Old Macon Road
Forsyth, GA 31029
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 373, Smarr, GA 31086
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 321113/Sawmills
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/05/2024
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2239312 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $82,751 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $82,751 |
| Current Penalty | $82,751 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $82,751 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 06/02/2025 | 07/07/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 06/30/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 C08 | 06/02/2025 | 06/27/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/30/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 F03 II D | 06/02/2025 | 06/27/2025 | $8,276 | $8,276 | $0 | 06/30/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 C04 II | 06/02/2025 | 06/27/2025 | $11,585 | $11,585 | $0 | 06/30/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100147 C05 II D | 06/02/2025 | 06/27/2025 | $11,585 | $11,585 | $0 | 06/30/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 06/02/2025 | 06/27/2025 | $11,585 | $11,585 | $0 | 06/30/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 7. | 01006 | Serious | 19100147 D | 06/02/2025 | 06/27/2025 | $11,585 | $11,585 | $0 | 06/30/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 8. | 01007 | Serious | 19100265 C04 IV | 06/02/2025 | 06/27/2025 | $11,585 | $11,585 | $0 | 06/30/2025 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 12:00 p.m. on December 5, 2024, Employee #1 was overseeing the sorter bay to ensure proper sorting of wood cant pieces. A wood cant became jammed in Sorter Bay 6, and the employee reached into the machine to clear the obstruction. The sorter bay arm cycled while the employee's head was inside, trapping and crushing it between the sorter arm and the wood cant piece. The employee sustained fatal crushing injuries to the head.
Keywords: Brain, Caught Between, Caught By, Caught In, Crushed, Head, Jammed, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Reaching In, Tagout, Trapped, Traumatic Brain Injury, Wood
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1791631.015 | 49 | M | Fatality | Sawing machine operators |