Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201612132 - Employee Bruised by Flying Chunks from Log-Turning Operation
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304223514 | 04/26/2001 | 2411 | 0 | Schmitz Timber Management Co Inc |
Abstract: Employee #1 had bruises when he was struck in the back by flying chunks from logs. Employee #1 placed some logs in the ready position for turning. He then moved to a different position. Employee #1 gave the signal to the yarder engineer to proceed with the turn. As the logs were turning, a loose chunk struck Employee #1 in his back. Employee #1 saw it coming and began to run. However, the chunks struck his back causing bruises. Employee #1 went to a local hospital for treatment.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304223514 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Timber cutting and logging occupations |
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