Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14481865 - Employee killed when falling tree kicks back

Accident Summary Nr: 14481865 -- Report ID: 0316400 -- Event Date: 09/29/1988
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
17565458	10/04/1988	2411	0	Betty And Harry Vance

Abstract: Employee #1 was using a chain saw to fell an 11 inch diameter tree. The tree had not been notched and it kicked back, striking Employee #1 in the chest. His ribs were shattered, resulting in severe internal injuries, including a punctured heart. Employee #1 was killed.

Keywords: CHEST, HEART, KICK BACK, TREE FELLING, WORK RULES, TREE, RIB, STRUCK BY, LOGGING, PUNCTURE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	17565458			Fatality	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Occupation not reported

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