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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101106524 - James Weeks
Inspection Information - Office: Jackson Area Office
Site Address:
James Weeks
N.E. 1/4 Section 7, Twn. 17n. Rng. 9e
French Camp, MS 39745
Mailing Address:
Route 1 Box 108d, Weir, MS 39772
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/21/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/18/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360131395 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 19100151 B | 05/08/1987 | 06/15/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was using a chainsaw to fell pine trees. He cut one tree and left it attached to the stump. He then walked a few yards away and cut another tree, which fell. When he returned to finish cutting the first tree, a high wind caused it to kick back. The tree fell on Employee #1, killing him.
Keywords: KICK BACK, HIGH WIND, TREE FELLING, WORK RULES, LOGGING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101106524 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |