Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202220794 - Tree Feller Is Killed When Crushed Between Tree and Skidder

Accident Summary Nr: 202220794 -- Report ID: 0111100 -- Event Date: 04/19/2011
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
315523068	04/20/2011	2411	113310	Larry Eckert & Son

Abstract: On April 19, 2011, Employee #1 was felling an oak tree approximately 25 in. in diameter. A skidder operator assisted by backing into the tree and pushing against it with the reel deflector. The skidder "skipped" forward and crushed Employee #1 between the tree and a skidder tire. He was killed.

Keywords: FRACTURE, TREE FELLING, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, TREE, SKIDDER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	315523068			Fatality	Fracture	Timber cutting and logging occupations

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