Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 518092 - Employee killed when crushed between two logs

Accident Summary Nr: 518092 -- Report ID: 0931800 -- Event Date: 06/11/1988
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
103410528	06/14/1988	2411	0	Bozarth Logging, Incorporated

Abstract: On June 11, 1988, Employee #1 felled four redwood trees. The first three trees fell on a road on a hill, and the fourth tree fell approximately 30 ft downslope from them. After bucking the first three trees, Employee #1 assumed that the logs were secured against two 5 in. to 6 in. diameter oak stubs. While he was bucking the fourth tree, the oak stubs apparently gave way and two of the previously bucked trees rolled downhill. Employee #1 tried to escape but suffered fatal abdominal and chest injuries when he was crushed between the two logs.

Keywords: CHEST, ABDOMEN, UNSECURED, LOG, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, BUCKING, LOGGING

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	103410528			Fatality	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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