Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201104791 - Log truck driver dies after being struck by falling log

Accident Summary Nr: 201104791 -- Report ID: 0950624 -- Event Date: 05/18/2004
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120141718	06/11/2004	4212	484110	Fray Logging Inc.

Abstract: On May 18, 2004, Employee #1, a log truck driver, was unwrapping a portion of his load for removal. One log approximately 12 in. in diameter and 35 ft in length fell from the top of the load and struck his legs. The driver was hospitalized for two broken legs, and his right leg was amputated above the knee. He had complications while in the hospital and died on June 10, 2004.

Keywords: FRACTURE, AMPUTATED, LOG, LOG TRUCK, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, LEG, TRUCK DRIVER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120141718			Fatality	Other	Timber cutting and logging occupations

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