Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 710079 - Employee crushed to death by rolling root wad
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105329577 | 10/30/1989 | 2411 | 0 | Robert Lee Nelson |
Abstract: Employee #1 was helping a friend load a log that he had purchased from the USFS. When the log was pulled to the road by a pickup winch a large root rolled down the steep, brushy hills. The root wad rolled sideways and crushed Employee #1 to death.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105329577 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Forestry workers, except logging |
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