Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201763927 - Logger Is Killed When Struck by Tree

Accident Summary Nr: 201763927 -- Report ID: 0626600 -- Event Date: 08/03/2011
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
315675140	08/04/2011	2411	113310	M & K Logging

Abstract: On August 3, 2011 Employee #1, with M & K Logging, was working alone to fell trees using a chain saw. The company owner supervised the work and operated a vehicle loader near the entrance to the logging area 200 yards away. When the owner heard no trees fall in Employee #1's area for over one hour, he sent another employee to search for Employee #1. After that employee returned from searching unsuccessfully, the owner joined the search. When they moved a felled tree with the skidder to allow passage along a dirt road, they discovered Employee #1's body. The tree, which was approximately 75 ft tall and 18 in. in diameter, had struck his chest and abdomen.

Keywords: CHEST, ABDOMEN, TREE FELLING, CHAIN SAW, PINNED, SAW, CRUSHED, TREE, STRUCK BY, LOGGING

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	315675140			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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