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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111146114 - Robert (Nmn) Frye, Jr. Aka Red Cross Logging
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Robert (Nmn) Frye, Jr. Aka Red Cross Logging
4002-4010 Coltrane Road
Greensboro, NC 27455
Mailing Address:
Po Box 43, Climax, NC 27233
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/13/1993
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/15/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360491799 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| Current Penalty | $750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 95012901 | 09/24/1993 | 09/30/1993 | $525 | $1,400 | $0 | 10/07/1993 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100266 C01 III | 09/24/1993 | 09/30/1993 | $225 | $600 | $0 | 10/07/1993 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19100266 C01 II | 09/24/1993 | 10/04/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/07/1993 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 4. | 02002 | Other | 19100266 C01 IV | 09/24/1993 | 10/04/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/07/1993 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 5. | 02003 | Other | 19100266 C01 VII | 09/24/1993 | 10/04/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/07/1993 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 6. | 02004 | Other | 19100266 C06 VIII | 09/24/1993 | 10/11/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/07/1993 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
The company was cutting timber on a 3 acre tract being cleared for residential use. Employee #1 had been employed for 6 days and was working as a feller. He felled a large oak tree which became lodged in another oak tree lying just south of the felled tree. The lodged tree was lying at a 45 degree angle. Employee #1 then proceeded to fell a poplar tree that was lying just east of the lodged tree. The poplar tree fell as intended, striking the lodged tree. Instead of knocking the lodged tree to the ground as intended, the poplar tree began sliding down the lodged tree. The butt end of the poplar tree kicked up and to the north, striking Employee #1 in the chest, and propelling him 18 1/2 feet through the air. He was found straddling another log that had been felled earlier. He was pronounced dead 28 minutes later at the hospital.
Keywords: CHEST, TREE FELLING, WORK RULES, LODGED TREE, TREE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, LOGGING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111146114 | Fatality | Other | Timber cutting and logging occupations |