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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: 1677900.015 - 75774 - Nslc Darlington
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
75774 - Nslc Darlington
1100 Chesterfield Lumber Drive
Darlington, SC 29532
Mailing Address:
1100 Chesterfield Lumber Drive, Darlington, SC 29532
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2421
NAICS: 321113/Sawmills
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/16/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2043849 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $29,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $29,000 |
| Current Penalty | $29,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $29,000 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 19100147 C04 II | 11/30/2023 | 01/02/2024 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 11/30/2023 | 01/02/2024 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 D03 | 11/30/2023 | 01/02/2024 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100147 D04 I | 11/30/2023 | 01/02/2024 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100147 D05 I | 11/30/2023 | 01/02/2024 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 12:00 a.m. on June 12, 2023, Employee #1 was performing maintenance on a Wheel Loader log graffle (CAT, Model: 938M; Serial Number: J3R02968) inside the maintenance area. Employee #1 pulled the hydraulic line, and the log graffle collapsed pinning Employee #1 in between. Coworkers attempted to remove the employee and 9-1-1 was called. Employee #1 died due to traumatic asphyxiation.
Keywords: Asphyxiated, Caught Between, Collapse, Hydraulic Line, Maintenance, Pinned, Wheel Loader
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1677900.015 | 30 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |