Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 597161 - Log cutter killed when struck by lodged tree

Accident Summary Nr: 597161 -- Report ID: 0418100 -- Event Date: 06/02/1993
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
107183006	06/04/1993	2411	0	Willie Mae Leverette Dba Leverette Logging

Abstract: Employee #1 had cut a tree that jammed against a second tree. He then cut another tree, which fell to the ground. As he was limbing this tree, the hung tree fell, striking him on the neck. Suffering a broken neck, Employee #1 was killed.

Keywords: FRACTURE, TREE FELLING, WORK RULES, LODGED TREE, NECK, STRUCK BY, LOGGING

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	107183006			Fatality	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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