Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201495215 - Logger Is Killed by Falling Tree Limb

Accident Summary Nr: 201495215 -- Report ID: 0950625 -- Event Date: 07/26/2011
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
315070755	07/27/2011	2411	113310	Van'S Logging

Abstract: On July 26, 2011, Employee #1, with Van's Logging, was felling a white fir tree approximately 110 ft tall at Mountain House State Park. While falling, the fir tree's branches became entangled with another white fir tree approximately the same height. A branch approximately 4 in. diameter and 16 to 17 ft long fell approximately 30 to 40 ft, struck Employee #1 and killed him.

Keywords: TREE FELLING, TREE LIMB, LACERATION, TREE, STRUCK BY, LOGGING

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	315070755			Fatality	Cut/Laceration	Timber cutting and logging occupations

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