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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221664923

C & C CARTAGE, INC.

Event
Caught By, Grinder, Jammed, Lockout/Tagout
NAICS
113310
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#347476848
Employer profile
C & C CARTAGE, INC.
Summary number
221664923
Report ID
0419400

Event description

Employee is killed when caught under grinder

Investigation abstract

At 2:45 p.m. on May 9, 2024, Employee #1 was operating a grinder when they attempted to clear a jam without implementing lockout/tagout procedures. While using the controls to stop the equipment, it unexpectedly restarted, resulting in Employee #1 being caught under the grinder. The employee sustained fatal injuries from the incident.

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 57 M

    Event type
    2
    Occupation code
    7020

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