OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #14443766
RAMSEY LUMBER CO INC
SUFFOLK, VA—
Event description
STRUCK BY FALLING LOG.
Investigation abstract
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS WALKING FROM MAINTENANCE SHOP GOING TO DEBARKER AREA. HE CROSSED OVER A BARRICAPE AROUND THE LOG DECK TO TAKE A SHORT CUT. WHEN HE WENT UNDER TH E LOG DECK A LOG FELL OFF AND STRUCK HIM, KILLING HIM INSTANTLY. EMPLOYEE SUSTAI NED MULTIPLE FRACTURES AND A BROKEN NECK.
Victim
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#1 Fatality Age 45 M
- Nature of injury
- 12
- Part of body
- 19
- Event type
- 1
- Source
- 43
- Occupation code
- 999
- Human factor
- 1
- Environmental factor
- 6
- Task assigned
- 1
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