Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200921237 - Employee dies from being crushed between tree and vehicle

Accident Summary Nr: 200921237 -- Report ID: 0355118 -- Event Date: 08/19/2003
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
306303983	10/15/2003	2411	113310	Beckner Logging

Abstract: On August 19, 2003, Employee #1 was logging and using a skidder to hold a tree while cutting another tree. His water cooler fell onto the gas pedal causing the skidder to lunge forward. The skidder pinned him between the left front tire and the tree he was cutting, causing crushing injuries that were fatal.

Keywords: STRUCK AGAINST, TORSO, CRUSHED, TREE, SKIDDER, LOGGING, LOST CONTROL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	306303983			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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