According to a release from OSHA, in December 2022, a 20-year-old worker at Rex Lumber in Troy was attempting to clear a jammed roller when he was crushed to death after stored energy caused the infeed unit to close on him.
This is the third time in three years the company has been fined by OSHA. In 2020, a worker at Rex Lumber's Bristol, Florida, location suffered an amputation injury and later died at a hospital after their hand came in contact with the nip point of a conveyor's roller. "Rex Lumber's failure to comply with well-known safety requirements led to the death of a worker and put others at serious risk of harm," Jose Gonzalez, OSHA Area Office Director, said."Safety standards exist to protect workers from the hazards of moving machinery and when followed, they can save lives.
On Thursday, Rex Lumber stated that although they respect OSHA's need to police the industry, they disagree with the organization's findings.
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