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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103300406 - Carber Logging
Inspection Information - Office: Peoria Area Office
Site Address:
Carber Logging
1/4 Mile South Of 106th Avenue, Knoxville Road
Milan, IL 61264
Mailing Address:
1420 16th, Comanche, IA 52730
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: No Insp/Out of Business
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/28/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/28/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360359004 |
Investigation Summary
On August 23, 1991, Employee #1 was operating a log skidder and was on his way to cut down a tree and remove it from the woods. When he reached the work area, he dismounted the skidder without setting the brakes, and left the vehicle in reverse gear. As the employee walked away from the skidder, he saw it rolling down the hill. He tried to stop the runaway skidder, but was run over. Employee #1 died of crushing injuries to his chest.
Keywords: CHEST, VEHICLE IN GEAR, STEEP GRADE, CRUSHED, SKIDDER, UNMANNED, LOGGING, RUN OVER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103300406 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |