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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111091427 - Robert Lowery Dba Lowery'S Logging Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Robert Lowery Dba Lowery'S Logging Co.
Rt. 1 Box 222dd
Clarendon, NC 28432
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/08/1993
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/08/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360492151 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was cutting down a tree but his saw became caught in the tree. He motioned for the operator to use the arms of a 40,000 lb Hydro-ax with a "l'il feller" roto saw to push against the tree, free his saw, and control the fall of the tree at the same time. Employee #1 had backed away from the tree as the operator pushed the tree. Once the tree was in motion, Employee #1 stepped toward the tree to retrieve his saw. At the same time, the tree twisted as it was falling and caught the right arm of the Hydro-ax, causing it to overturn onto its right side. Employee #1 was crushed between the Hydro-ax and the ground. He died of internal injuries.
Keywords: JAMMED, SAW, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, TREE, FALLING OBJECT, LOGGING, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111091427 | Fatality | Other | Timber cutting and logging occupations |