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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315798785 - Shamrock Mills Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Wilkes Barre Area Office
Site Address:
Shamrock Mills Llc
2161 Shamrock Road
Paxinos, PA 17860
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2048
NAICS: 311611/Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/10/2012
Emphasis: N:Amputate, S:Amputations
Case Closed: 03/16/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101372852 | ||
| Referral | 201378247 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:30 a.m. on November 21, 2011, Employee #1, the owner of Shamrock Mills (a feed mill) was attempting to clear a clogged chute while standing on a stepladder. When his clothing became entangled in an unused sprocket on the shaft approximately 10 ft above the floor, he was pulled off the ladder. Shortly after Employee #1 was found hanging by his clothing, he was rescued and transported to Geisinger Medical Center, where he later died of asphxia.
Keywords: CLOTHING, ASPHYXIATED, STEPLADDER, CAUGHT BY, FEED MILL, JAMMED, MILLING MACHINE, ENTANGLED, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315798785 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |