Inspection Detail
Inspection: 106056468 - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park
Inspection Information - Office: Region 09; San Francisco
Site Address:
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park
Sentinel Camp Grounds E. Hwy 180
Three Rivers, CA 93271
Mailing Address:
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, Three Rivers, CA 93271
Union Status: Union
SIC:9512
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership:
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/24/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/16/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360443980 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 4:00 p.m. on April 11, 1990, Employee #1, a tree climber, was at the end of his work shift and making his descent from the top of a 52 in. diameter sugar pine tree. Employee #1 was making final adjustments to the Prossick knot on his climbing rope when he fell approximately 126 in. to the ground. He died on the way to the hospital.
Keywords: UNSECURED, WORK RULES, DESCENDING, TREE, FALL, FALL PROTECTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106056468 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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