Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14292486 - Employee killed when caught between log skidder and ground

Accident Summary Nr: 14292486 -- Report ID: 0355110 -- Event Date: 06/13/1990
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
105751580	06/14/1990	2411	0	James E. Roark & Family

Abstract: At approximately 10:00 a.m. on June 13, 1990, Employee #1 was operating a Franklin log skidder with three logs in tow on an approximately 35 to 40 degree slope. Apparently, one of the logs hung on a stump, causing the skidder to roll. Employee #1 attempted to jump uphill but was unable to do so and was pinned between the log skidder, some trees, and the ground. The county coroner stated that Employee #1 died of asphyxia from the weight of the skidder across his chest. His brother and brother-in-law witnessed the accident.

Keywords: CHEST, ASPHYXIATED, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BETWEEN, SKIDDER, LOGGING, SLOPE, OVERTURN

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	105751580			Fatality	Asphyxia	Truck drivers, heavy

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