Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14527360 - Logger killed when tree kicks back

Accident Summary Nr: 14527360 -- Report ID: 0419400 -- Event Date: 04/15/1987
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
101106524	04/21/1987	2411	0	James Weeks

Abstract: Employee #1 was using a chainsaw to fell pine trees. He cut one tree and left it attached to the stump. He then walked a few yards away and cut another tree, which fell. When he returned to finish cutting the first tree, a high wind caused it to kick back. The tree fell on Employee #1, killing him.

Keywords: KICK BACK, HIGH WIND, TREE FELLING, WORK RULES, LOGGING

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	101106524			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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