Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201392768 - Logger Felling Trees Is Killed When Struck by a Falling Tree
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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315394387 | 12/13/2012 | 2411 | 113310 | K & S Logging Llc |
Abstract: On December 13, 2012, Employee #1, with K & S Logging LLC, was felling trees using a chainsaw. After being cut, tree #1 became lodged in tree #2. Employee cut a limb from tree #2 in an attempt to use the falling limb to drop tree #1. This was unsuccessful, Employee #1 returned to tree #1 and began cutting. This released the limb from tree #2 striking and killing Employee #1. Employee #1 was found by an owner of K & S Logging LLC.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 315394387 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |