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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 106534027 - Mcgraw Lumber Co. Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Albany Area Office
Site Address:
Mcgraw Lumber Co. Inc.
Cox Road
Cragsmoor, NY 12420
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 172, Benton Hollow Road, Woodbourne, NY 12788
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2421
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/31/1988
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/20/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360365845 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $700 |
| Current Penalty | $700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $700 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100132 A | 06/21/1988 | 06/24/1988 | $700 | $700 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS CUTTING TIMBER. AS HE COMPLETED FELLING ONE TREE AND STARTED TO WALK AWAY, THE FALLING TREE STRUCK A LIMB ON A DEAD TREE. THE LIMB BENT, THEN SNAPPED BACK, BROKE OFF AND FELL, STRIKING EMPLOYEE #1 IN THE BACK. THE BLOW KNOCKED HIM FORWARD AND SENT HIM SPRAWLING ONTO A LARGE ROCK. HIS HEAD STRUCK THE ROCK, CAUSING A SKULL FRACTURE WHICH KILLED HIM INSTANTLY.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, TREE FELLING, TREE LIMB, BACK, TREE, STRUCK BY, LOGGING, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106534027 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |