OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221707961

SAGE V FOODS, LLC

LITTLE ROCK, AR— 2024-10-08T00:00:00

Event: Automatic Machine, Caught Between, Caught By, Caught In, Chest, Crushed, Struck Against, Struck By, Tote Box, Trapped, Troubleshooting
NAICS: 311412
Inspection type: Federal Agency
Activity number: #347804643
Employer profile: SAGE V FOODS, LLC
Summary number: 221707961
Report ID: 0627100

Event description

Employee is killed when crushed between tote dump and suppor

Investigation abstract

At 2:30 p.m. on October 8, 2024, Employee #1 and Coworker #1 were #2 helped Employee #1 to the ground, but the employee died from a crushing chest injury. troubleshooting a malfunctioning tote dumper #2 at their workplace. While attempting repairs, Employee #1 stepped between the dumper and a steel column. At this point, tote dumper #2 began to operate in its upward motion, trapping Employee #1 between the dumper and the steel column. Witnessing the incident, Coworker #2 quickly dismounted a forklift and ran to the machine, where he actuated the stop button. Coworker #2 then called for Coworker #1 to assist and radioed for help to call 911. Employee #1 remained trapped for approximately 2-3 minutes before Coworker #1 was able to bring tote dumper #2 back down. Coworker

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 46 M

Event type
2

Occupation code
754

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