Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200620565 - Employee killed when impaled by tree branch

Accident Summary Nr: 200620565 -- Report ID: 0454712 -- Event Date: 03/12/1999
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
302485610	03/22/1999	2411	0	Danny Creasy Logging

Abstract: Employee #1 and two coworkers were engaged in logging operations. One coworker was using a skidder to drag a load, while Employee #1 and the other coworker were about 30 ft apart and using chain saws to fell trees. Employee #1 directed a tree so that it would fall between two other trees. As the tree went down, its branches became caught on those of the standing trees. One approximately 3 in. diameter branch snapped off and fell, impaling Employee #1 through the chest. Both coworkers administered first aid at the scene, but Employee #1 died as a result of his injuries.

Keywords: CHEST, CLEARANCE, TREE FELLING, TREE LIMB, IMPALED, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BETWEEN, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, LOGGING

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	302485610			Fatality	Puncture	Occupation not reported

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