Inspection Detail
Inspection: 105495485 - Mike Lee Logging
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Mike Lee Logging
Hwy 403
Timmonsville, SC 29161
Mailing Address:
309 Deerfield Dr., Clayton, NC 27520
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/07/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/30/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360282446 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 8 | 9 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 8 | 9 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $150 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $150 |
| Current Penalty | $150 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $150 |
| 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 | Serious | 19100266 C01 II | 03/22/1990 | 04/10/1990 | $150 | $150 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 50002 A | 03/22/1990 | 03/25/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02002 | Other | 19100266 C01 IV | 03/22/1990 | 04/02/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02003 | Other | 19100266 C01 VII | 03/22/1990 | 04/02/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02004 | Other | 19100266 C04 IV | 03/22/1990 | 04/02/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02005 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 03/22/1990 | 04/25/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 02006 | Other | 19101200 E01 I | 03/22/1990 | 04/25/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 02007 | Other | 19101200 G01 | 03/22/1990 | 04/25/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 02008 | Other | 19101200 H | 03/22/1990 | 04/25/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was cutting down a large pine tree which was leaning but was free standing. Employee #1 cut a 4-inch back undercut and then started to back cut at the tree. The tree fell approximately 9 feet and broke into three pieces. The middle piece came down and struck Employee #1 causing his death instantly. The piece that struck Employee #1 was 14 to 16 foot long and 1.5 foot wide.
Keywords: FRACTURE, TORSO, SAW, TREE, LOGGER, STRUCK BY, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105495485 | Fatality | Other | Timber cutting and logging occupations |
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