Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111536900 - Steve Wirkkala Cutting
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Tumwater Service Location, Tumwater, Wa
Site Address:
Steve Wirkkala Cutting
2400 Road/Bean Creek
Naselle, WA 98638
Mailing Address:
29-2 Raistakka Rd, Rosburg, WA 98643
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/08/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/19/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361225477 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 |
| Current Penalty | $300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 |
| 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 | 0540052901 | 03/29/1991 | 03/08/1991 | $300 | $300 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 02400040 | 03/29/1991 | 04/30/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a timber faller, was felling an alder tree at the bottom of a draw. Approximately 80 ft up the hill from him was a weather-damaged tree that was bent over the draw above his head. The damaged tree was wedged between two other trees on the hill, and its top was entwined with the top of the alder Employee #1 was felling. As the alder started to lift, the bent tree broke in two different spots. Its top fell down the backside of the falling alder, striking Employee #1. He sustained serious injuries and was taken to the hospital, where he died four days later.
Keywords: CLEARANCE, TREE FELLING, WORK RULES, TREE, STRUCK BY, ENTANGLED, FALLING OBJECT, LOGGING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111536900 | Fatality | Concussion | Timber cutting and logging occupations |
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