Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14440549 - Employee killed when pinned by overturned log skidder

Accident Summary Nr: 14440549 -- Report ID: 1032500 -- Event Date: 12/10/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
17726365	12/11/1985	2411	0	Ed Bush Logging

Abstract: Employee #1 was using a 1975 Clark Ranger 664 articulating, rubber-tired skidder to skid logs down a trail. The trail, which had a 35 percent slope, was covered with ice. The slick trail and the weight of the logs caused the skidder, which was steered using a joy stick, to turn sideways on the trail. The rear tire hit a stump, causing the back of the skidder to become airborne and then ove. The skidder overturned, landing on its side. Employee #1 either fell or jumped from the skidder. He was killed when its right rear wheel landed on him, causing massive head and upper body injuries. Employee #1 was not wearing a seat belt.

Keywords: HEAD, PINNED, WORK RULES, STEEP GRADE, CRUSHED, SEAT BELT, SKIDDER, SLIPPERY SURFACE, LOGGING, OVERTURN

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	17726365			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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