Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 86008.015 - Worker is Stuck by Falling Tree and Dies

Accident Summary Nr: 86008.015 -- Report ID: 0453720 -- Event Date: 01/06/2016
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1116252.015	01/06/2016	2411	113310	128916 - Danny Woods Dba Woods Logging

Abstract: On January 6, 2016, a worker was felling a poplar tree that measured 70 feet tall and 15 inches in diameter. When the poplar tree fell, it struck a neighboring birch tree that measured 65 feet tall. The base of the poplar tree raised about 12 feet in the air and struck the worker in the head. A nearby skidder operator contacted emergency services and, upon arrival, the worker was determined dead.

Keywords: Falling Object, Head, Struck By, Tree Felling

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1116252.015	50	M	Fatality		Occupation not reported

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