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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1061288.015 - Chips Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Richmond (Regional Office) - Safety 0355111
Site Address:
Chips Inc.
26 Zion Park Road
Troy, VA 22974
Mailing Address:
26 Zion Park Road, Troy, VA 22974
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 321113/Sawmills
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/26/2015
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/26/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 981796 |
Investigation Summary
At 1:00 p.m. on May 5, 2015, an employee filled up a 48-foot long open top trailer with sawdust. The employee started to back out from under the bins while the bin gates were still open. An additional volume of sawdust drained from Bin #2 and covered the truck cab completely. The employee attempted to exit the cab but was trapped and engulfed by the sawdust. Several co-workers and EMS personnel responded but were unable to revive the employee who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Keywords: Asphyxiated, Caught In, Chest, Dust Inhalation, Suffocated
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1061288.015 | 46 | M | Fatality | Truck Driver: Heavy/Tractor-Trailer |