Inspection Detail
Inspection: 105751580 - James E. Roark & Family
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Abingdon (Field Office) - Safety 0355110
Site Address:
James E. Roark & Family
Rt. 784, .70 Miles South Rt. 700, Rich Valley Road
Bristol, VA 24201
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: No Insp/Other
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/26/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/26/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360789309 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:00 a.m. on June 13, 1990, Employee #1 was operating a Franklin log skidder with three logs in tow on an approximately 35 to 40 degree slope. Apparently, one of the logs hung on a stump, causing the skidder to roll. Employee #1 attempted to jump uphill but was unable to do so and was pinned between the log skidder, some trees, and the ground. The county coroner stated that Employee #1 died of asphyxia from the weight of the skidder across his chest. His brother and brother-in-law witnessed the accident.
Keywords: CHEST, ASPHYXIATED, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BETWEEN, SKIDDER, LOGGING, SLOPE, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105751580 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Truck drivers, heavy |
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