The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined a Georgia sawmill $267,300 following the death of a 24-year-old worker last year. The agency cited Thompson Hardwoods, owned by Delaware-based BeasleyJohnson Holdings, for willful, repeat, and serious violations of safety regulations. An investigation found that the mill failed to train workers on lockout/tagout procedures, leading to the fatal accident involving a wood chipper. This incident highlights the hazardous nature of sawmills, with similar fatal incidents occurring at other mills in the region.
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