Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201351624 - Employee Killed After Gaining Access to A Loader

Accident Summary Nr: 201351624 -- Report ID: 0419700 -- Event Date: 11/20/2001
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
303987119	11/23/2001	2411	0	Mike Taylor Logging, Inc.

Abstract: On November 20, 2001, Employee #1 was about to fuel the Barko 160 loader. It was not clear how he gained access to the loader. He could have stepped on the outrigger of the loader and slipped, striking his head on the outrigger. Or, he may have tripped over the fuel hose, or other object, striking his head against the outrigger. The soles of his work boots were worn and slick. No witnesses observed the actual incident. Employee #1 was found lying on the ground next to the loader and a flat bed truck used for fueling. He had a fuel hose under his body. He injured his face and head. He died as a result of head injuries.

Keywords: HEAD, OUTRIGGER, SLIP, FALL, LOADER, CONCUSSION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	303987119			Fatality	Concussion	Timber cutting and logging occupations

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