Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 200630689 - Employee Struck And Killed By Falling Tree
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116520958 | 04/27/2001 | 2411 | 0 | Miihlbach Timber Service |
Abstract: At approximately 3:30 p.m. on April 24, 2001, Employee #1 (the company owner) was struck and killed by a tree that he was felling. The white oak tree had a diameter of approximately 24 in. and was approximately 83 ft. long. Employee #1 did not used the proper tree harvesting or manual felling techniques which included performing an under cut and back-cut in the tree. The tree twisted, and the butt of the tree came off the stump, falling on Employee #1. The operator of a bulldozed was on-site but did not see Employee #1 get struck by the tree. Employee #1 was killed.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 116520958 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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