Inspection Detail
Inspection: 107572588 - Kenneth Watt Logging Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Little Rock Area Office
Site Address:
Kenneth Watt Logging Co.
Off Waterwell Pipeline Rd., Off Hwy. 82 E.
Crossett, AR 71635
Mailing Address:
Rt. 3, Box 9, Hamburg, AR 71646
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/17/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/26/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360433007 |
Investigation Summary
ON DECEMBER 19, 1991, EMPLOYEE #1 WAS SAWING LOGS IN A WOODED AREA. A FELLOW EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A FORD TRACTOR LOG SKIDDER. ON A TRIP FROM THE WOODS WITH A LOG, THE SKIDDER GOT STUCK. EMPLOYEE #1 CUT A GREEN PINE TREE OF PULPWOOD SIZE AND PLACED IT ACROSS THE ROAD IN FRONT OF BOTH REAR TIRES OF THE TRACTOR-SKIDDER FOR TRACTION. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS STANDING APPROXIMATELY 14 FEET TO THE RIGHT OF THE TRACTOR AND PARALLEL TO THE DRIVER. AS THE REAR WHEELS GOT TRACTION ON THE TREE, APPROXIMATELY 4 FEET OF THE TREE BROKE AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE #1 IN THE TEMPLE, RESULTING IN HIS DEATH ON DECEMBER 30, 1991.
Keywords: HEAD, LOG, TREE, SKIDDER, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107572588 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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