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MAG – Safety Alert – Kiln Cart Ran Over By Forklift
A Forklift Operator was carrying a load while traveling through the storage yard. A door malfunction ultimately led to the forklift clipping a kiln cart. MAG – Safety Alert –… Read More
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Swamper hit by fly rock during blast
A worker was hit and injured by a piece of fly rock that weighed approximately 1.5 pounds. Learn more in the submitted alert by clicking here.
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Winch-assisted machine slides on thin soil, tumbles over
A recent incident of a winch-assist machine sliding on rock highlights the importance of the machine being able to maintain traction on its own at any time. Hazard Alert: Winch… Read More
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Metal-contaminated log causes sawmill damage, downtime
A metal-contaminated log was processed at a sawmill, and the embedded metal caused damage and downtime. Workers were also exposed to a serious hazard. Learn more in the submitted alert… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Lockout Incident – Pry Bar
A millwright noticed woodchips building up in the chip conveyor. The millwright thought a 2×4 block was holding up the chips so without stopping and locking out the equipment, the… Read More
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Fatality Alert – April 6, 2022
Preliminary Information: On April 6, 2022, a helicopter conducting cedar salvage operations went down near Sayward. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. Read more
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MAG – Safety Alert – Aerosol Battery Terminal Protector and Fire
A service person was performing routine battery maintenance using an aerosol battery terminal protector on a haul truck’s batteries. While spraying the aerosol the spray can contacted the positively charged… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Lockout Violation – Crossing Guardrails
While attempting to troubleshoot an issue with Planer Stacker Hoist, a shift millwright stepped through a guardrail and into a lockout area to clear the lathe and chunks around the… Read More
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March 2022 Monthly Safety Alert – Spring Road Safety
Flooding in 2021 caused extensive damage to resource roads and other transportation infrastructure. Repair efforts continue but not all roads and watercourse crossings have been fixed. Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Mobile Equipment Log Truck Rolled into Highway
The driver of a log truck was preparing to load his trailer at the trailer hoist. When the driver exited his truck he forgot to set the parking brake. After… Read More